Moroccan Chicken Recipe


Submitted by cshammas00

Makes 4 servings


moroccan chicken

Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 carrots, sliced
3 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 cup tomatoes, crushed
1 cup chickpeas, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Directions
  1. 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. 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. 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

Chicken, Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 402.8g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
465
Calories from Fat
111
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
12.3g
19%
Saturated Fat
2.8g
14%
Cholesterol
101mg
34%
Sodium
1615mg
67%
Total Carbohydrates
42.8g
14%
Dietary Fiber
11.9g
48%
Sugars
10.7g
Protein
45.8g
Vitamin A 160% • Vitamin C 25%
Calcium 12% • Iron 31%
* 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
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in selenium
  • Very high in vitamin A
  • High in vitamin B6
    		•    Bad points
  • High in sodium
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