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Moraccan Chcken


Submitted by alleycat_lady

Makes 4 servings

changed recipe slightly

Ingredients
1 1/2 lb chicken breast
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cup tomatoes, crushed
1 1/2 cup chickpeas, drained
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
  1. Season chicken with salt and brown in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.

  2. Saute onion, garlic, carrots and celery in same pan. When tender, stir in ginger, paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper and turmeric; stir fry for about 1 minute, then mix in broth and tomatoes. Return chicken to pan, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

  3. Add chickpeas and zucchini to pan and bring to simmering once again; cover pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until zucchini is cooked through and tender. Stir in lemon juice and serve.

Categories

Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 536.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
425
Calories from Fat
74
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
8.2g
13%
Saturated Fat
2.0g
10%
Cholesterol
145mg
48%
Sodium
1759mg
73%
Total Carbohydrates
24.5g
8%
Dietary Fiber
5.6g
22%
Sugars
5.6g
Protein
60.6g
Vitamin A 90% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 9% Iron 20%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
  Good points
  • Very high in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in selenium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
  •   Bad points
  • High in cholesterol
  • High in sodium
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