Easy Moroccan Chicken with Lemons and Olives

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 1 1/2 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless skinless

• Produce

  • 1 1/2 lbs Cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp Coriander
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Lemon
  • 1/2 Onion, medium
  • 3 oz Onion
  • 1 14 ounce can Tomatoes, whole canned

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Green olives, pitted

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Garam masala, powder
  • 1 Garlic salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Pepper
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 11 tsp Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil, Extra Virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Almonds, toasted

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Description

Directions

• Prep: Slice onion, slice garlic, rice cauliflower and place in a microwavable bowl, cut lemon, chop cilantro. Open can of tomatoes and measure 1 cup of olives. If using chicken thighs with skin, trim off the excess skin and fat. Pat the chicken dry. Pour about 1-2 teaspoons of oil over the chicken, distributing over all surfaces. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper.
• Chicken: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the chicken to the pan (skin side down for chicken thighs) and cook for 7 minutes. Turn over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate
• Add 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan (omit if using chicken thighs with skin) and add the onions and garlic. Saute for about 2 minutes or until softened, then add the garam masala and paprika, cooking until fragrant. Add the whole tomatoes to the pan crushing them into the pan and add the juice from the can. Squeeze the juice from the lemons into the pan and add the spent sections. Stir.
• Add the chicken back into the pan and the olives. Cover lightly with a piece of foil and simmer covered for 15 minutes and uncovered for 5 more (or longer if you want the sauce thicker). At the end of cooking, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (omit if using chicken thighs with skin) and cilantro.
• Cauliflower: Towards the end of the Moroccan Chickens cooking time, steam the cauliflower in the microwave. In a small pan, saute the onions in the ghee or olive oil until browned and add to the cauliflower, season with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in slivered almonds and chopped cilantro.
• Serve: Discard the lemon wedges and serve the chicken over the cauliflower rice or to the side.

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