Best 7 Moroccan Chicken And Raisins For 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 THIGHS WITH CHICKPEAS AND RAISINS



Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas and Raisins image

If you love foods with flavor then you will love this recipe! the spice amounts are only a guideline you may adjust to taste, this will work well using any part of the chicken :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -5 tablespoons oil
4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on)
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more)
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste)
cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
  • Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
  • Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the chicken to plate/s.
  • Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.

MOROCCAN BRAISED CHICKEN WITH CARROTS AND GOLDEN RAISINS



Moroccan Braised Chicken with Carrots and Golden Raisins image

Cumin and coriander infuse this chicken dish with North African flavors. The Moroccan recipe, which calls for braising the chicken thighs in white wine, makes a tasty dinner option.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon coriander seed, crushed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine
4 large carrots, peeled and cut on the bias into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1/4 cup golden raisins
1 cup quinoa
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat. Toast spices about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl. Add oil to pan and heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper. Cook until golden, about 6 minutes; set aside. Reduce heat to medium and saute onion. Add wine, scraping up brown bits with wooden spoon. Add carrots, stock, raisins, chicken and accumulated juices, and spices; bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to oven. Braise until meat is very tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring quinoa, 2 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cilantro and serve with quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 g, Cholesterol 64 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, Sodium 123 g

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND RAISINS FOR 2



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I make this in a 3 quart saucepan but if you a have small tagine or slow cooker use it. You can use boneless thighs too.

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon oil
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash nutmeg
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup almonds
1 cup chickpeas, cooked
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, chopped into bites size pieces

Steps:

  • 1. In a 3 quart sauce pan saute onion and garlic in oil. Add ginger, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, nutmeg and cayenne. Simmer for a minute. Stir in tomatoes, almonds, raisins, chickpeas and vanilla. Add chicken. Put your burner as low as it will go. Let cook for 1 hour or until chicken is done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 464.1, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 10, Sugar 24.6, Protein 25.4

MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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Spice up your evening with this simple chicken supper

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
1 lemon , zest and juice
2 tbsp olive oil
4 tsp Moroccan spice mix
300g quinoa
bunch spring onions , chopped
handful green olives , pitted and halved
small bunch flatleaf parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cut 3 deep slashes into each chicken breast and place in an ovenproof baking dish. Mix the lemon zest, juice, oil and spices together, then pour over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins.
  • Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions then tip into a large bowl. Stir through the rest of the ingredients and divide between serving plates. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve on top of the quinoa with the juices drizzled over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 45 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 45 grams protein, Sodium 2.11 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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With squash, chickpeas, tomatoes and olives, this dish is packed with flavor. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples, but they combine to make a fun and distinctive meal your family will enjoy. -Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 2-inch cubes
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup raisins
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds), skin removed
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup pitted green olives
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, place the squash, beans, onion, broth, raisins and garlic. Combine the coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper; rub over chicken. Place in slow cooker., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender, adding tomatoes and olives during the last 20 minutes of cooking., Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving platter; keep warm. Skim fat from cooking juices; transfer to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cooking juices. Return to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with chicken, vegetables and couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 599mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW-COOKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN



Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken image

Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic touch. -Kathy Morgan, Ridgefield, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 medium carrots, sliced
2 large onions, halved and sliced
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • Place carrots and onions in a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker. Top with apricots and raisins. In a small bowl, whisk broth, tomato paste, flour, lemon juice, garlic and seasonings until blended; add to slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken is tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with hot cooked couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 42g protein.

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