Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; Juice of 1 large lemon; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces; 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup couscous

Servings: persons

1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
Juice of 1 large lemon
2 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup couscous

1
Chop the onion.
2
Chop the tomatoes.
3
Juice the lemon.
4
Heat the olive oil in deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
5
Add the chicken an cook about 2 minutes on each side.
6
Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the couscous, to the pan.
7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
About 10 minutes before the chicken is done simmering, prepare the couscous.
9
Bring the water and oil to boil in a small pot.
10
Add the couscous, stir quickly, and cover.
11
Remove from the heat and let sit about 5 minutes.
12
Fluff the couscous with a fork before spooning some onto a plate and topping with the chicken mixture.

832

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, Juice of 1 large lemon, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 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

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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