Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper; 4 whole cloves; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chicken stock; 16 ounces whole tomatoes, canned and quartered with juice; 1 medium green pepper, sliced into 1 inch pieces; 2 carrots, sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 4 cups couscous or 4 cups white rice, prepared; 1/4 cup raisins, seedless; 1/4 cup almonds, sliced

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon oil, vegetable
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
4 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
16 ounces whole tomatoes, canned and quartered with juice
1 medium green pepper, sliced into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (19 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
4 cups couscous or 4 cups white rice, prepared
1/4 cup raisins, seedless
1/4 cup almonds, sliced

1
Pour the oil into a Sauce pan over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onion, garlic, and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes or until the onion is soft.
3
Stir in the turmeric, cinnamon, red pepper, cloves, and bay leaf.
4
Add chicken and chicken stock and cook over medium-high heat until liquid boils.
5
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 25 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, green pepper, carrots, and salt, and cook for another 10 minutes or until the chicken and the vegetables are tender.
7
To serve place layer couscous first.
8
Then with a slotted spoon, arrange the chicken and vegetables around the couscous.
9
Ladle broth over all, and if you want to you can sprinkle with raisins and slivered almonds.

1374

kcal

Calories

Fat

169

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced, 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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