CORIANDER CHICKEN

Serves 2 - 4

INGREDIENTS METHOD
  • 1 small chicken, cut into pieces or 4 - 6 boneless breasts and/or thighs of chicken.
  • 1 tbsp. butter.
  • 4 tbsp. olive oil.
  • 4 large cloves of garlic, crushed.
  • 1 tsp. turmeric or saffron.
  • salt and pepper to taste. 
  • sprig of fresh coriander leaves, or 2 tsp. ground coriander.
  • 1/4 lb. purple olives, pitted
  • 1 lemon, sliced.
  • Brown the chicken in butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet over moderate heat.
  • Add the garlic cloves, spices, and coriander (chopped fine).
  • Cook for about 10 minutes, turning the chicken pieces occasionally to distribute sauce evenly.
  • Stir in enough water to cover, about 1 cup, and simmer over low heat, adding more water if necessary until the chicken is tender.
  • Add olives and lemon and cook over somewhat lower heat for 8-10 more minutes, or until sauce is reduced.
  • Serve over rice or couscous.

 

This recipe does not have to be made with chicken at all. Try using potatoes, cauliflower or courgettes in various combinations. Use less water if you don't use chicken pieces.