One-Pot Moroccan Chicken

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The flavors of Morocco in an easy one-pot chicken recipe.

Submitted by margaretnewyork66
Published on January 2, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes, with liquid

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, sliced

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup olives, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  2. Add chicken, tomatoes, carrots, celery, water, olives, raisins, ginger, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; mix to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken has cooked through and flavors have mingled, 25 to 35 minutes.

  3. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

Serve with a generous amount of harissa for friends to use as much or as little as they would like. You can purchase harissa at a specialty store, or make some in your food processor.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
5g Fat
12g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 940mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 33%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 56mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 408mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.