Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 ½ teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup orange juice; ¾ cup chicken broth (or can of college inn); 1 ¼ cups water; 1 cup couscous (plain or tricolor); 2 bay leaves; ¼ cup chopped dates or ¼ cup raisins; 1 tablespoon capers; salad greens

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup orange juice
¾ cup chicken broth (or can of college inn)
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup couscous (plain or tricolor)
2 bay leaves
¼ cup chopped dates or ¼ cup raisins
1 tablespoon capers
salad greens

1
combine chicken and all spices.
2
heat oil 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet and throw it all in, cook five minutes, then transfer chick back into bowl.
3
Then put 1/2 cup OJ, 3/4 c of chicken broth
4
let sauce reduce,
5
when it thickens put chick back in pan and cook til done another 7-10 minutes.
6
For cous cous, measure 1 1/4 c water, 1 cup cous cous, 2 bay leaves, 1/4 cup chopped dates or raisins 1 tbsp capers,bring to boil,
7
remove from heat and cover, done when all water absorbed.
8
Salad
9
Combine mesclun greens, crumbled gorgonzola, pine nuts, pear, grape tomatoes, cucumber with grape seed oil and balsamic, salt/pepper to taste.

484

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut up, 2 tablespoons flour, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken 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!

Moroccan Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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