Mediterranean Herb Baked Chicken
The selection of spices used in this dish create an exotic aroma. I love the combination of olives, capers and tomatoes. It's one of my favorites. You could serve it with steamed couscous, but we prefer it with rice. Plan ahead as it needs to marinate.
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INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 4
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- 1teaspoon turmeric
- 1teaspoon paprika
- 3
- 1(14 1/2 ounce) can chopped plum tomatoes
- 1⁄2cup chicken broth
- 1⁄2cup chopped green olives
- 1
- 1tablespoon grated lemon, zest of
- 2teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, cumin, tumeric and paprika in a 9 byb 13 inch baking dish.
- Stir to blend.
- Add the chicken, turning to coat, and arrange in a single layer.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, olives, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Pour the mixture around the chicken pieces, taking care not to disturb the herb coating.
- Cover the dish with foil, and marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
- Preheat oven to 400*F.
- Bake the chicken, still covered with foil, for 40 minutes, remove the foil, and continue baking until the chicken juices run clear, about 20 minutes longer.
- Spread the rice onto individual plates and top with the chicken and cooking juices, garnishing with sprigs of cilantro for serving.