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One-Pot Moroccan Chicken

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The Daring Gourmet
Updated May 10, 2017
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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!

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  • 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.

One-Pot Moroccan Chicken

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 18
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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

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Rub the chicken breasts down with the cumin, coriander and some salt and pepper.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    5
    Serve immediately.

Nutrition

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
4
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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