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moroccan chicken stew with olives and ras-el-hanout in a bowl
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Moroccan Chicken Stew with Olives

Incredibly aromatic Moroccan chicken stew with olives in ras-el-hanout and tomato sauce, this stew can become a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Mediterranean and Middle Eastern
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 3 -4
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Adina

Ingredients

  • 500 g/ 1.1 lbs skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ras-el-hanout
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 500 g/ 1.1 lbs pureed tomato not tomato paste
  • 125 ml/ 4 fl.oz/ ½ cup chicken stock
  • 20 black olives I had kalamata olives

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breast into strips and set aside. Finely chop the onion.
  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or another heavy bottom pan and cook the onion until translucent and soft, about 4-5 minutes, while stirring several times in between.
  • Add the finely chopped garlic cloves, ras-el-hanout, ginger, cinnamon, pepper, and salt. Cook until fragrant, stirring, for 1 more minute.
  • Add chicken and turn well to coat with the spice mixture.
  • Add tomato puree and stock. Cook for about 5-6 minutes, uncovered.
  • Add olives and continue cooking for another 3 – 4 minutes, without a lid, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Adjust the taste with salt and pepper, if necessary, and serve as suggested above.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 of the stew | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 644mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g