CHICKEN TAGINE WITH LEMON AND OLIVES

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH LEMON AND OLIVES image

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 T lemon juice
12 skinless boneless chicken thighs
1/4c ap flour
1/2t salt
1/4t pepper
1/4 t turmeric
1/8 t cayenne
2 tsp olive oil
2 c chopped onion
1 tsp minced ginger
2 minced garlic cloves
1c chicken broth
1/4 c pitted green olives halved (about 12)
2 tsp grated lemon rind
1 3inch cinnamon stick
2T chopped cilantro

Steps:

Combine juice and chicken in a large zip top bag. Seal and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade. Pat chicken dry and dredge in flour then sprinkle with spices. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet with high sides over medium high heat. Add half of the chicken and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Repeat with remaining chicken then remove to a plate. Add onion, ginger and garlic to pan, sauté 5 min or until tender. Return chicken to pan. Add broth, olives, lemon rind and cinnamon stick, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Discard cinnamon stick and stir in cilantro. Serve over couscous.