AfricanCuisineMoroccanNorth African

Unbelievable Moroccan Chicken Recipe: Absolutely Mouthwatering!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1tbspolive oil

  • 1poundskinless, boneless chicken breast meat – cubed

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1onion, chopped

  • 2carrots, sliced

  • 2stalkscelery, sliced

  • 2clovesgarlic, chopped

  • 1tablespoonminced fresh ginger root

  • ¾teaspoonground cumin

  • ½teaspoonpaprika

  • ½teaspoondried oregano

  • ¼teaspoonground cayenne pepper

  • ¼teaspoonground turmeric

  • 1 ½cupschicken broth

  • 1cupcrushed tomatoes

  • 1cupcanned chickpeas, drained

  • 1zucchini, sliced

  • 1tablespoonlemon juice

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chicken and season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is partially cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

  2. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the saucepan; sauté until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in ginger, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and tomatoes, then return chicken to the pan. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.

  3. Stir in chickpeas and zucchini. Return to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook until zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories286
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g 		5%
Saturated Fat
1g 		4%
Cholesterol
67mg 		22%
Sodium
2128mg 		93%
Total Carbohydrate
28g 		10%
Dietary Fiber
6g 		23%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
36g 		72%
Vitamin C
25mg 		27%
Calcium
99mg 		8%
Iron
4mg 		21%
Potassium
1086mg 		23%

* 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.

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