Algerian Chicken And Olive Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 3 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 53 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon saffron, crumbled
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 cup water
• 8 ounces kalamata olives, pitted
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over medium high heat; add chicken and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• 2 stir in butter, garlic, saffron, and cilantro; cook another 10 minutes, stirring, to be sure garlic and spices evenly coat the chicken.
• 3 add water and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until chicken is tender, about 25 minutes.
• 4 stir in olives and lemon juice; simmer 8 minutes.
• 5 season with salt and pepper; serve over couscous or rice.