Best Janes Moroccan Chicken Recipes

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN



Moroccan Chicken image

Spices, spices, spices! This recipe is thick with 'em, and your taste buds will be thick with pleasure from Moroccan Chicken. This exotic tasting dish is a definite crowd pleaser!

Provided by Sarah and Annette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
2 teaspoons salt
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
½ teaspoon paprika
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups chicken broth
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained
1 zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt and brown in a large saucepan over medium heat until almost cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH HERB SAUCE



Moroccan Chicken Skewers with Herb Sauce image

Provided by Janet Johnston

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 5 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon Hungarian paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 (8-inch) wooden skewers, soaked 1 hour
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • For the Chicken:
  • Combine all of the spices, sugar and salt in a large bowl. Add the cubed chicken and toss to coat. Put the chicken on the skewers and lay on the grill. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, turning often so that the spices don't burn, about 10 to 12 minutes. Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the Herb Sauce.
  • For the Herb Sauce:
  • Add the fresh herbs, spices, salt, lime juice, and honey to a blender carafe. Blend to combine and with the motor running, slowly add the olive oil. Once combined, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, and transfer to a serving bowl.

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