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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 35 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 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 398.98 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 40.47 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 41.57 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.86 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.1 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.38 mg High 26%
- Sodium 584.97 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 9.14 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 10.55 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 97.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.89 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 874.47 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 29.32 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 11.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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 398.98 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 398.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Moroccan Chicken healthy?
- Moroccan Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 398.98 calories and 40.47 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 584.97 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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