Moroccan Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 1/2 cups water, divided; 20 bite-size pitted prunes (about 4 1/2 ounces); Vegetable cooking spray; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion; 1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth; 4 cups hot cooked couscous; 3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 1/2 cups water, divided
20 bite-size pitted prunes (about 4 1/2 ounces)
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup low-salt chicken broth
4 cups hot cooked couscous
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted

1
Place first 3 ingredients in a large zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag. Add chicken; seal bag, and shake to coat. Chill 1 hour.
2
Combine 1 cup water and the prunes in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain prunes, reserving 1/4 cup cooking liquid.
3
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil. Place over medium heat until hot. Add ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add onion, and saute 8 minutes. Add chicken, remaining 1/2 cup water, prunes, reserved 1/4 cup cooking liquid, and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until chicken is done.
4
Place couscous on a serving platter; top with chicken mixture, and sprinkle with almonds.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 3/4 pound skinned, boned chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Stew

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