Moroccan Lemon Chicken with Olives

Ingredients

• onion
• garlic clove
• chicken breasts
• all-purpose flour
• olive oil
• water
• saffron
• ground ginger
• ground cumin
• paprika
• salt
• lemon juice
• lemon, zest of
• green olives
• cilantro
• couscous
• black pepper

Preparation

1. 1in food processor , finely chop onion & garlic
2. 2dredge chicken in flour
3. 3in large skillet , heat oil over medium heat , then saute chicken & onion mixture until mixture has softened , about 10 minutes
4. 4stir in 1 / 2 cup water , the saffron , ginger , cumin , paprika , salt & lemon zest
5. 5bring to boil , then reduce heat & simmer , covered , 35 minutes
6. 6remove chicken from sauce & allow to cool a few minutes
7. 7cut chicken into small pieces , then put meat back into sauce
8. 8to the sauce add lemon juice , olives , cilantro & pepper , & simmer gently 5 minutes
9. 9while chicken is cooking , in a medium saucepan bring 3 / 4 cup of water to a boil
10. 10add couscous & bring back to a boil , then remove from heat & allow to sit for 5 minutes
11. 11spoon chicken mixture over couscous & serve