Moroccan Chicken And Quinoa Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken And Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None whole chicken (about 3 lbs), segmented, skin and fat removed; 1 None onion, finely sliced; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 3 tsp Moroccan spice; 1 None red chili, chopped; 1/2 cup chicken stock; None None pinch of saffron threads; 1/2 cup green olives; 4 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 tbsp fresh cilnatro leaves, plus extra, for garnish; None None toasted sliced almonds, for garnish; None None cooked quinoa, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None whole chicken (about 3 lbs), segmented, skin and fat removed
1 None onion, finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tsp Moroccan spice
1 None red chili, chopped
1/2 cup chicken stock
None None pinch of saffron threads
1/2 cup green olives
4 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tbsp fresh cilnatro leaves, plus extra, for garnish
None None toasted sliced almonds, for garnish
None None cooked quinoa, to serve

1
Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan on high. Brown chicken in 2 batches for 3-4 mins each side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
2
Saute onion for 4-5 mins, until tender. Add garlic, spice and chili. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, until fragrant.
3
Return chicken to pan with stock and saffron. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 25-30 mins, until chicken is cooked through. Stir olives through. Season to taste.
4
Just before serving, stir spinach and cilantro through. Garnish with almonds and extra cilantro and serve with quinoa.

144

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 None whole chicken (about 3 lbs), segmented, skin and fat removed, 1 None onion, finely sliced, 3 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken And Quinoa 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 And Quinoa

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