Moroccan-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 onion, chopped; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water; 16 pitted prunes; ¼ cup honey; 1 large lemon, thinly sliced; toasted almond; chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup water
16 pitted prunes
¼ cup honey
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
toasted almond
chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

1
In a large shallow baking dish, combine chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon peel, lemon juice, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, salt and cayenne.
2
Work the spice mixture into the chicken pieces, cover and marinate in the refrigerator 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
3
Heat a wok until hot.
4
Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat wok.
5
Arrange marinated chicken pieces on bottom and side of wok in a single layer and stir-fry 6 to 8 minutes or until golden.
6
Remove chicken pieces to a clean baking dish.
7
Add remaining oil, onion, garlic and bell pepper to wok.
8
Stir-fry 2-3 minutes.
9
Add tomato and stock and bring to a simmer, stirring.
10
Return chicken and marinade to sauce.
11
Simmer, covered 20 minutes.
12
Add prunes, honey and lemon slices.
13
Simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is tender.
14
Remove chicken to a serving dish, spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with almonds and parsley.
15
Serve with couscous.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

130

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 lbs chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 1 lemon, juice and zest of, grated, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style 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-Style Chicken

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