Chicken Morocco Recipe

Name: Chicken Morocco
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken leg quarters, skinned; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, cut into chunks; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks; 1 cup canned chick-peas, drained; 1/2 cup golden raisin; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 5 cups water; 2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups couscous

Servings: persons

4 chicken leg quarters, skinned
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, cut into chunks
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 cup canned chick-peas, drained
1/2 cup golden raisin
2 cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
5 cups water
2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups couscous

1
In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, place olive oil over high heat.
2
Add chicken and cook about 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides.
3
Stir in onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, chickpeas, raisins, cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and water.
4
Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook about 20 minutes.
5
Meanwhile make couscous according to directions on package and divide among 4 serving bowls and set aside.
6
Stir in zucchini to the chicken in the pot, and cook about 10 minutes more.
7
Remove cinnamon sticks and add salt and pepper.
8
Serve chicken over the couscous with sauce spooned over.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken leg quarters, skinned, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, cut into chunks, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Morocco falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Morocco

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