One-Pot Moroccan Chicken

Name: One-Pot Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to form 4 thinner cutlets; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons oil for frying; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 tablespoon harissa (or more depending on heat preference); 1 tablespoon honey; 2 cans (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup whole black olives, rinsed and drained; 3/4 cup whole dried figs, cut in half; 1 cup baby spinach, torn; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup chicken broth

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Prep 10 min
Total 60 min
Servings 4

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With minimal prep work and only one pot to clean up, this spicy and flavor-packed Moroccan-style dish is a definite winner!

by: The Daring Gourmet

Updated May 10, 2017

Ingredients

2 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise to form 4 thinner cutlets
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons oil for frying
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon harissa (or more depending on heat preference)
1 tablespoon honey
2 cans (15 oz.) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup whole black olives, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup whole dried figs, cut in half
1 cup baby spinach, torn
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup chicken broth

Steps

1

Rub the chicken breasts down with the cumin, coriander and some salt and pepper.
2

Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large, deep skillet and brown the chicken on both sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
3

Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, harissa, honey, and cook for another 3 minutes.
4

Add all remaining ingredients, stir to combine, and place the chicken breasts on top of the mixture. Bring everything to a light boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes.
5

Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

530 Calories, 18g Total Fat, 33g Protein, 60g Total Carbohydrate, 25g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 530

Calories from Fat: 160

Total Fat: 18g; 27%

Saturated Fat: 2 1/2g; 14%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 60mg; 19%

Sodium: 1170mg; 49%

Potassium: 660mg; 19%

Total Carbohydrate: 60g; 20%

Dietary Fiber: 14g; 55%

Sugars: 25g

Protein: 33g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 20%; 20%

Iron: 30%; 30%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

This simple chicken dish has a delicious Moroccan flair! International cuisine has always been my passion, and Moroccan food is no exception. Here we have a simplified, fuss-free Moroccan-inspired dish that’s full of flavor. It’s a wonderful sweet-spicy combination that’s packed with healthy ingredients. Speaking of ingredients, in this recipe you’ll enjoy many of the classic flavors of Morocco without having to worry about locating hard-to-find ingredients. If you can’t find harissa, use a spicy red chili paste of your choice. The cumin and coriander you’ll easily find in the spice section of your grocery store. Not only does this dish taste phenomenal, you’ll only have one pot to clean up after dinner—and that’s almost the best part of all.