Tagine of Chicken and Olives Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Tagine of Chicken and Olives

Delicious Algerian dish known as Meslalla, usually slow cooked.

Yields:

2 servings

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup of couscous
  • 3/4 cup green olives
  • 1 tsp crumbled bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 large carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast

Directions

  • Sauté onions in oil until soft.
  • Add chopped carrots and garlic, cook 2 minutes stirring frequently.
  • Add remaining ingredients except olives and couscous.
  • Cook 10 minutes under pressure, then lower pressure using cold-water-release method.
  • Add the olives, season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook 3 more minutes under pressure, then lower using cold water method again.
  • Serve over 1/2 cup plain couscous.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 451
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 22.05g
    % Daily Value 28%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.094g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 2.854g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 15.694g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 65mg
    % Daily Value 22%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 1026mg
    % Daily Value 45%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 36.85g
    % Daily Value 13%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 6g
      % Daily Value 21%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 7.09g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 29.2g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 69mcg
    % Daily Value 8%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 12mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 7mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 33%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 432mg
    % Daily Value 9%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 451 KCal
  • Fat 22.05 g
  • Carbs 36.85 g
  • Protein 29.2 g

There are 451 calories in 1 serving of Tagine of Chicken and Olives.

How long would it take to burn off 451 KCal?

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45 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

62 minutes

Jogging

36 minutes

Running

30 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

44 minutes

Walking

52 minutes

Weight Training

52 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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