Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Canola or olive oil spray; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2/3 cup couscous; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; 1/4 cup raisins; One 8-ounce can tomato sauce; 1/2 pound mushrooms, halved or quartered; 1 carrot, sliced; 2 cups sugar snap peas, halved

Servings: persons

Canola or olive oil spray
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2/3 cup couscous
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs
1/4 cup raisins
One 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 pound mushrooms, halved or quartered
1 carrot, sliced
2 cups sugar snap peas, halved

1
Preheat the oven to 450F.
2
Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola or olive oil.
3
Scatter the onion in the pot.
4
Put the couscous in a 2-cup measure and add the cinnamon, cumin, and turmeric.
5
Fill with water to the 1 1/2-cup line.
6
Mix well and pour over the onion.
7
Use the back of a spoon to spread the couscous evenly.
8
Place the chicken on top of the couscous.
9
Sprinkle with raisins.
10
Pour half of the tomato sauce over the top.
11
Layer in the mushrooms, carrot, and snap peas.
12
Then drizzle the remaining tomato sauce over all.
13
Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
14
Serve immediately.
15
Calories: 534
16
Protein: 41g
17
Carbohydrates: 85g
18
Fat: 5g
19
Cholesterol: 75mg
20
Sodium: 635mg
21
Fiber: 12g

444

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: Canola or olive oil spray, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 2/3 cup couscous, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 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.

Moroccan Chicken

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