Moroccan Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 35 min 4
Moroccan Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients


2 tsp Coriander, ground
1 1/2 tsp Cumin (ground)
1 tsp Turmeric, ground
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper (ground)
1/4 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
1/4 tsp, minced Red chili pepper (also chile or chilli) (flakes)
1/2 tsp Sea Salt (ground)
1 dash Black pepper
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
681 gm Chicken thighs, with skin (approx 4-6 thighs)
1 onion(s) Sweet onion (large, chopped)
4 medium Carrots (peeled, chopped)
4 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
1 cup Chicken broth (stock), low sodium
1 can(s) (16 oz) Diced tomatoes, canned
1 medium Lemon (juiced)
1 tbsp Cilantro (coriander) (chopped)

Instructions


Suggested cookware: stove top wok or  large deep skillet

 

Prepare the Moroccan Spice Mix: In a small bowl, put together all the dry spices (first 9 ingredients), set aside.

Instructions:

1.  In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of the spice mix into the oil and sear the chicken thighs on both sides.  Remove from the pan and set aside.

2.  Add more olive oil, if needed, to the skillet and saute the onion, then carrots and garlic, for approximately 4 minutes.

3.  Add the broth, juice of lemon, diced tomatoes, and the rest of the spices.

4.  Return the chicken to the skillet, setting each piece into the mixture and simmer for 30 minutes, turning chicken pieces over half way.

5. Garnish with cilantro.

Serving suggestions: over quinoa, or rice and with Naan or pita bread for dipping into this rich sauce.

Enjoy!

 

 


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 561
Calories from fat 359
Calories from saturated fat 83
Total Fat 40 g
Saturated Fat 9.2 g
Trans Fat 0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 19.5 g
Cholesterol 167 mg
Sodium 690 mg
Potassium 970 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22.3 g
Dietary Fiber 6.6 g
Sugars 8.1 g
Protein 31 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 0.3
Meat 1.9
Vegetables 2.9

Energy sources


Pygal14%416.24767040012864115.0864911885128264%404.1588091218538279.358843293479522%323.1518318783767128.1542949680710414%64%22%CarbohydratesFatProtein

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