Very Simple Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Very Simple Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 500 g chicken thighs, skin on; 1 (410 g) can chickpeas, drained; 1 vegetable stock cube; 390 g chopped tomatoes; 28 g fresh parsley; ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon basil; ½ teaspoon oregano; 500 g couscous

Servings: persons

1
Heat 1 T olive oil in a pan.
2
Pat chicken with sprinklings of cinnamon and fry on a high heat until skin is crispy.
3
Add 1 carton chopped tomatoes plus basil and oregano, and chickpeas.
4
Stir well.
5
Simmer for approximately 10 - 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
6
Meanwhile, pour 200g couscous into a bowl and gently pour over 240ml boiling vegetable stock, made with your stock cube.
7
Stir well and cover, leaving to stand for 5 minutes.
8
Fluff with a fork and stir through 1/2 small packet of fresh parsley, chopped.
9
Stir the rest of the packet of the parsley, chopped, into the chicken and chickpea mixture.
10
Serve with the couscous on the side.

319

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 500 g chicken thighs, skin on, 1 (410 g) can chickpeas, drained, 1 vegetable stock cube, and more.

Yes, Very Simple 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Very Simple Moroccan Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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