Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise
This one-pot Moroccan chicken combines tender chicken with crushed tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, ginger, olives, and raisins, warmly seasoned with cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne. Lemon juice and cilantro add a fresh finish to the rich, aromatic stew, making it a comforting choice for a flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 53
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 2
Add chicken, tomatoes, carrots, celery, water, olives, raisins, ginger, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; mix to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have mingled, 25 to 35 minutes.
- 3
Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
- 4
Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have blended, 25 to 35 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 164.62 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 19.04 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 11.33 g 4%
- Total Fat 5.22 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 46.91 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 244.76 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 2.62 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.84 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 36.84 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 310.01 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 7.28 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Moroccan Style One Pot Chicken Braise is made with 22 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 164.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Breast, Crushed Tomatoes. The full list of 22 is above.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise healthy?
- Moroccan-Style One-Pot Chicken Braise has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 164.62 calories and 19.04 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 244.76 mg (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Celery, Tomatoes, 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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