Moroccan Chicken
Moroccan Chicken brings together tender chicken, chickpeas, and garden vegetables simmered in a tomato-broth base with warm spices like cumin, turmeric, and paprika. The gentle heat and fresh ginger create a balanced, aromatic stew with bright notes of lemon at the finish—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or sharing with friends.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chicken and season with salt. Cook, stirring now and then, until the chicken is partially cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Move it to a plate.
- 2
Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the saucepan; cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix in the ginger, cumin, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the broth and tomatoes, then put the chicken back in the pan. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the chickpeas and zucchini. Bring back to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook until the zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.
- Calories 380.53 kcal Moderate
- Protein 38.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.3 mg High
- Sodium 583.37 mg High
- Fiber 9.14 g Good Source
- Sugar 10.69 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 105.79 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.75 mg Good Source
- Potassium 848.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 19.73 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.46 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
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About This Recipe
Moroccan Chicken is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 380.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan Chicken?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Moroccan Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Moroccan Chicken?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
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