Moroccan inspired Chicken Lemon & Olives on Pita
Servings: 2
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Ingredients
- 2 TBS Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 Cup onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 lbs/225g chicken breast thin sliced
- 1 lemon juiced and zest peeled into 1/2”/1cm strips
- 1/4 Cup sliced green olives
- 2 TBS chopped parsley
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- 2 6” pita breads omit or use gluten free pitas for gluten free version
- Leaf lettuce
Instructions
- Heat oil in 10" skillet with lid over medium high heat
- Add onions and cook stirring until they begin to soften
- Add garlic and heat until fragrant
- Add turmeric and coriander and stir to combine
- Season chicken slices with salt and pepper
- Add chicken to onions and brown chicken
- When chicken is cooked, add lemon juice
- Scrape pan to release cooked on bits
- Add lemon zest strips and olives.
- Stir to combine, lower heat to a simmer, and cover
- Simmer covered about 10 minutes then remove lid
- Continue to simmer until liquid is mostly reduced out - about 5 more minutes
- Remove from heat, stir in parsley and let stand a couple of minutes
- Serve in pita with lettuce
- Enjoy!