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 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

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

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 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.

Very Simple Moroccan Chicken

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