Best 8 Easy Oven Moroccan Chicken And Vegetables Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant heart of Morocco with our easy oven-baked chicken and vegetable recipe. Discover the harmonious blend of aromatic spices, tender chicken, and colorful vegetables, all roasted to perfection in a single pan. This delightful dish captures the essence of Moroccan cuisine, bringing the flavors and fragrances of this enchanting country to your kitchen.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Provided by Erica Julson

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 5-6 pound whole chicken (preferably pasture raised)
Kosher salt for seasoning
Ground black pepper for seasoning
2.5 tablespoons sweet paprika
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Zest of 1 lemon, the rest of the lemon cut into quarters
5 tablespoons olive oil (or other approved oil)
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1 inch florets
1 extra large red onion, peeled, halved, and each half cut into fourths, lengthwise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Grease the interior bottom and sides of a large 4.5 quart baking dish (usually a Pyrex or glazed ceramic dish) with olive oil or another approved cooking fat.
  • While the oven preheats, remove the chicken from its packaging, remove the giblets from the interior cavity and save for another use or discard. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then place it breast-up in the greased baking dish.
  • Carefully slide your fingers underneath the skin on the breasts (starting from the bottom near the cavity), creating a pocket between the skin and actual chicken breast flesh. Wash your hands well with hot water and soap before moving on to the next step.
  • Next, sprinkle the outside of the chicken well with kosher salt (about 1 tablespoon total) and ground black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the paprika, cumin, cayenne, and lemon zest. Spoon out 1 tablespoon of the spice rub mixture for the vegetables and set aside.
  • Add two tablespoons of olive oil to the main spice rub mixture (NOT the 1 tablespoon you reserved) to create a paste, and rub it all over the chicken. Start with the pockets between the skin and chicken breasts, and then rub the rest over the entire outside of the chicken. If you have any left, you can rub it inside the chicken cavity too.
  • Finally, stuff the lemon quarters inside the chicken cavity, and place the whole baking dish in the oven to roast, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken roasts, place the chopped sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil, and sprinkle generously with kosher salt and pepper. Add the reserved spice mixture to the vegetables, and toss until evenly coated.
  • When the chicken has roasted for 30 minutes, remove the baking dish from the oven and place on a stove-top or heat-proof surface. Carefully spoon the vegetables into the pan, surrounding the chicken entirely. Be careful not to accidentally touch the hot baking dish!
  • When the vegetables are evenly nestled around the chicken, place the whole baking dish back in the oven, reduce the heat to 425 degrees Fahrenheit, and let cook for another 45 minutes.
  • When the 45 minutes are up, use a meat thermometer to verify that the thickest part of the thigh has reached at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit. If it has, then the chicken is done. If the chicken has not reached the proper temperature yet, continue roasting until it does.
  • When the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving alongside the roasted vegetables and pan juices.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN (SHEET PAN)



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Quick and easy sheet pan dinner with a lovely spice mix

Provided by Sheena Strain

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h1m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken thighs, bone in skin on
4 chicken drumsticks
1/2 medium eggplant, sliced (200g)
1 cup red onion (cut into wedges)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
1 small zucchini (sliced)
1/4 cup green olives (pitted)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Ras El Hanout
2 cloves garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
almond flakes (toasted, to serve)
cilantro (to serve)
natural yoghurt (to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400° F
  • Mix the olive oil, Ras El Hanout, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice together and add the chicken and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Line a half sheet pan with parchment (note 1)
  • Toss the chopped vegetables in a little olive oil, salt, and pepper so that they are evenly coated in the oil and set aside.
  • Place the marinated chicken onto the lined sheet pan and bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and add the vegetables and cook for a further 15 - 20 minutes, or until chicken is fully cooked.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of toasted almonds, natural yoghurt and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 755 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 48 g, Fat 56 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 283 mg, Sodium 943 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGH SHEET PAN DINNER



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This Moroccan-inspired sheet pan dinner is packed with bold sweet and savory flavors and palate-pleasing textures. This is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or laid-back dinner parties. Ras el hanout is a North African seasoning available in specialty grocery stores, or if you'd like to make your own, there are many recipes available online.

Provided by France C

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lemon, zested and juiced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout
½ teaspoon salt
4 (6 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs with skin
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 teaspoon ras el hanout
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup pomegranate seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons ras el hanout, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a resealable plastic bag. Place chicken thighs into the bag, making sure marinade gets under skin. Seal and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Remove chicken from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking and let come to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potato, zucchini, chickpeas and artichoke hearts in a bowl. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon ras el hanout and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and stir to combine evenly.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and place on a 13x18-inch rimmed sheet pan. Place vegetable mixture around chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, flipping vegetables halfway through, or until chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with pomegranate seeds, parsley, and pistachios before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 647.6 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 105.8 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1539.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

STEAMED MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Cooking en papillote (or in parchment paper) works well for both fish and chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 boneless skinless, whole chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut in 1-inch cubes
4 pearl onions, peeled and quartered
1 celery stalk, washed, strings removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 small plum tomatoes (about 4 ounces), roughly chopped
1 small zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch dice
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint
1/3 cup Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, skimmed of fat
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup dry couscous

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, onions, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, raisins, parsley, and mint, and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together stock, ginger, garlic, curry powder, chutney, 3/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken-vegetable mixture, and toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover again, and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Fold two 24-inch lengths of aluminum foil in half crosswise, and unfold. Place half the chicken-vegetable mixture on one of the pieces of foil, 2 to 3 inches from the fold. Refold along the crease, enclosing mixture, and make a double 1/2-inch fold along the 3 open sides. Repeat process to make the second packet. Place both packets on a baking sheet, and bake for 18 minutes. Divide couscous between two bowls. Open packets, arrange contents over couscous, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 g, Cholesterol 72 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, Sodium 1237 g

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This one-dish roast chicken with vegetables tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It's unbelievably easy! -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Couscous, the traditional accompaniment to many North African dishes, is a tiny semolina pasta, available in most supermarkets.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole skinless, boneless chicken breast (about 8 ounces)
4 pearl onions, peeled and quartered
1 celery stalk, washed, strings removed, and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 small plum tomatoes (about 4 ounces), roughly chopped
1 small zucchini (about 4 ounces), cut into 1-inch dice
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup homemade or low-sodium canned chicken or vegetable stock, skimmed of fat
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 medium clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
2 tablespoons mango chutney
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 cup dry couscous
2 24-inch lengths aluminum foil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut chicken breast in half, removing and discarding cartilage in center. Cut chicken into 1-inch cubes and place in a medium bowl. Add onions, celery, tomatoes, zucchini, raisins, parsley, and mint and set aside.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together stock, ginger, garlic, curry powder, chutney, 3/4 teaspoon salt, red pepper, and cornstarch. Pour over chicken-vegetable mixture and toss to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring 1/2 cup water and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir in couscous and remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, cover again, and set aside until ready to serve.
  • Fold the pieces of aluminum foil in half crosswise and unfold. Place half the chicken-vegetable mixture on one of the pieces of foil, 2 to 3 inches from the fold. Refold along the crease, enclosing mixture, and make a double 1/2-inch fold along the 3 open sides. Repeat process to make the second packet. Place both packets on a baking sheet and bake for 18 minutes. Divide couscous between 2 bowls. Open packets, arrange contents over couscous, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 g, Cholesterol 72 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 34 g, Sodium 1237 g

EASY MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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This has a taste similar to a tagine, but is a lot less work. There are many similar recipes on zaar, but none with this combination of flavors. It's my own creation.

Provided by Jeri Roth Lande

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
4 tablespoons honey
1 cup raisins
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) package frozen Italian cut green beans
1 1/2 cups winter squash, cut up
1 chicken, cut into eighths

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Heat a couple Tbsp olive oil (enough to cover the bottom of the pan) in a Dutch oven.
  • Add onions and cook until wilted.
  • Add the cinnamon, paprika and cumin and stir.
  • Add honey and stir.
  • Add raisons and water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add Italian green beans and squash and mix.
  • Place the chicken skin side down on top of the vegetables.
  • Bring liquid in the pan back to a boil.
  • Put pan in the preheated oven and bake uncovered.
  • Turn over chicken after 45 min - 1 hours.
  • Continue baking until chicken is browned, about 2-2½ hours total.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 804.9, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 172.5, Sodium 175.8, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 42.1, Protein 47

ONE-POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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The flavors of Morocco in an easy one-pot chicken recipe.

Provided by margaretnewyork66

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup crushed tomatoes, with liquid
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
½ cup water
¼ cup olives, or to taste
2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, or to taste

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 chicken has cooked through and flavors have mingled, 25 to 35 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 940.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling during the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When roasting vegetables, make sure to spread them out in a single layer on the baking sheet. This will allow them to cook evenly and get nice and crispy.
  • Roast the Vegetables First: Roasting the vegetables before adding the chicken will help them caramelize and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Use a Good Quality Olive Oil: Olive oil is a key ingredient in Moroccan cuisine. Make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil for the best flavor.
  • Season Generously: Moroccan food is known for its bold flavors. Don't be afraid to season your dish generously with salt, pepper, and spices.
  • Serve with Couscous or Rice: Moroccan chicken and vegetables is traditionally served with couscous or rice. You can also serve it with pita bread or naan.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken and vegetables is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, roasted vegetables, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give this Moroccan chicken and vegetables recipe a try.

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