Best 9 Moroccan Chicken For One Recipes

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Are you craving a delicious and aromatic Moroccan chicken dish but don't want to cook a large quantity? Look no further! This article will guide you through creating a delightful Moroccan chicken recipe tailored for a single serving. Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco and savor the vibrant flavors of this classic dish. With a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you'll be able to enjoy a flavorful and authentic Moroccan chicken meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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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

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

ONE-PAN MOROCCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chicken breasts, ground black pepper, ground cumin, onion, cherry tomato, water, chickpeas, zucchini, harissa paste, honey

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken breasts
ground black pepper, to taste
ground cumin, to taste
½ onion, sliced
½ can cherry tomato
⅖ cup water
½ can chickpeas, drained and washed
1 zucchini, also known as courgette
1 tablespoon harissa paste
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with pepper and cumin powder to taste.
  • On a medium-low heat, cook the chicken in some oil with the onion for 3 to 4 minutes stirring and turning occasionally.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, the water, the chickpeas, the harissa paste, the honey and the courgette.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 57 grams, Sugar 13 grams

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 ONE POT



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This simple and fragrant one pot makes a simple yet special meal for family or firends. Serve with cous cous. From Good Food Magazine.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, one roughly chopped, one sliced
4 ounces tomatoes
4 ounces ginger, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 butternut squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into chunks
2 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
4 ounces dried cherries
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 lemon, zest
10 mint leaves
4 ounces feta, crumbled
couscous
natural yoghurt

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 2tbs of the oil in a flameproof dish then brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • In a food processer or with a blender whizz the chopped onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic into a rough paste. Fry the sliced onion in the remaining oil until softened then add the spices and fry for a further minute until fragrant. Add the paste and fry for another few minutes to soften.
  • Return the chicken to the dish with the squash, broth, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a simmer then cook for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Lift the chicken out and stir in the cherries then continue simmering the sauce to thicken while you shred the chicken into bite sized chunks. Stir the chicken back into the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the red onion, lemon zest, mint and feta. Scatter over the dish then service with couscous and yoghurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 68.2, Sodium 615.4, Carbohydrate 50.4, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 13.5, Protein 26.2

MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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This Moroccan chicken recipe serves four-making it just the thing to serve at your next small dinner party.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 carrots, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small onion, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 sprigs fresh thyme
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons coarse salt, plus more as needed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch of ground cinnamon
8 chicken legs, skin removed
1/2 cup homemade or canned low-sodium chicken stock
Cooked couscous, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine carrots, chickpeas, onion, raisins, ginger, garlic, thyme, lemon zest, and olive oil; toss to coat.
  • In a separate large bowl, stir together 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, coriander, cumin, and cinnamon. Add chicken legs, and toss to coat.
  • Have ready four 12-by-17-inch sheets of parchment. Lay a sheet of the parchment paper on a work surface. Place 1/4 vegetable mixture in center of sheet; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle 2 tablespoons chicken stock over vegetables. Center 2 chicken legs over vegetables.
  • To seal packet, bring edges of parchment together, and make a 1-inch fold, and crease. Make another 1/2-inch fold in the same direction, and crease to form a seam. Working with the edges of a short end, fold in towards center to meet, creating a triangle (as if wrapping a gift). Fold point under a few times, and press to seal; repeat with other side. Repeat with remaining ingredients and remaining 3 sheets of parchment.
  • Transfer packets to a baking sheet. Bake until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes. To serve, carefully cut open each packet with kitchen shears. Remove chicken and vegetables, and serve over couscous.

ONE PAN MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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This is a recipe from a Facebook posting that I make every week. Easy and delicious. I usually double recipe.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 large yellow onion, sliced
0.5 (14 ounce) can cherry tomatoes
4 ounces water or 4 ounces chicken broth
0.5 (15 ounce) can can chickpeas, drained
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 tablespoon harissa
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with black pepper and ground cumin.
  • In a large skillet sprayed with olive oil cooking over medium heat with sliced onion.
  • Cook until chicken breasts are lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the cherry tomatoes, water or broth, chickpeas, harissa and zucchini.
  • Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is done and sauce is thickened.
  • I serve this with steamed couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 471.3, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 6.7, Protein 32.9

MOROCCAN CHICKEN FOR ONE



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This fast-cooking Moroccan chicken is sweetened with honey, warmed by ginger, and flecked with fresh tomatoes. It's the perfect dish for a solo meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, slivered
2 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 6 ounces)
1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Couscous for One

Steps:

  • So that everything is ready at the same time, start the couscous while the chicken is simmering; then keep the couscous covered until ready to serve.
  • In a large (10-inch) skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, ginger, teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, half the cilantro, and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated but is still somewhat saucy, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in honey; add chicken and zucchini. Return to a simmer; cover. Cook, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Serve over couscous.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN ONE-POT



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You don't need a clay pot to whip up a fragrant, North Africa tagine - throw it all in a casserole dish and top with feta, mint and lemon.

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
2 onions, 1 roughly chopped, 1 sliced
100g tomatoes
100g ginger, roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp each ground cumin, coriander and cinnamon
1 large butternut squash, deseeded and cut into big chunks
600ml chicken stock
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
100g dried cherries
1 small red onion, finely chopped
zest 1 lemon
handful mint leaves
100g feta cheese, crumbled
couscous and natural yogurt

Steps:

  • Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a flameproof dish, then brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Whizz 1 chopped onion, 100g tomatoes, 100g chopped ginger and 3 garlic cloves into a rough paste.
  • Fry 1 sliced onion in 1 tbsp olive oil in the dish until softened, then add 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tbsp coriander and 1 tbsp cinnamon and fry for 1 min more until fragrant. Add the paste and fry for another few mins to soften.
  • Return the chicken to the dish with 1 large butternut squash, cut into big chunks, 600ml chicken stock, 2 tbsp brown sugar and 2 tbsp red wine vinegar.
  • Bring to a simmer, then cook for 30 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Lift the chicken out and stir in 100g dried cherries, then continue simmering the sauce to thicken while you shred the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Stir the chicken back into the sauce and season.
  • Mix 1 finely chopped small red onion, the zest of 1 lemon, a handful of mint leaves and 100g crumbled feta cheese. Scatter over the dish, then serve with couscous and natural yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 24 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and ensure that you don't forget anything.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your dish the best flavor. If possible, try to use organic or locally sourced ingredients.
  • Marinate Your Chicken: Marinating the chicken will help to tenderize it and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, depending on your taste preferences.
  • Cook the Chicken Properly: Be sure to cook the chicken to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This will ensure that it is safe to eat.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Moroccan cuisine is known for its use of spices. Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Serve with Traditional Sides: Moroccan chicken is traditionally served with couscous, vegetables, and yogurt sauce. These sides will help to complement the flavors of the chicken.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are a fan of spicy food or prefer a milder flavor, you are sure to enjoy this dish. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give Moroccan chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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