If you're looking for a flavorful and exotic dish to spice up your menu, look no further than Moroccan chicken with tomatoes and honey. This North African dish is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The key to this dish is the marinade, which infuses the chicken with a blend of aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and ginger. Then, the chicken is roasted with tomatoes, honey, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a tender and juicy dish with a slightly caramelized exterior. Serve it with fluffy couscous or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND HONEY
Make and share this Moroccan Chicken With Tomatoes and Honey recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chef zermane dit ze
Categories Stew
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat 2 T oil in a large pan or pot. Add the chicken, tomatoes, ginger, cinnamon and saffron or turmeric.
- Cover, and cook over low heat, stirring from time to time, for 1 hour.
- Set oven at 400 deg F/200 deg Celsius.
- Remove chicken from pot, and roast in oven to brown slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook the sauce in the pot, uncovered, to thicken slightly. It should be like a sizzling cream. Stir all the time.
- Then add the honey and stir in well.
- Remove chicken from the oven, and return chicken to the pot. If the sauce is a nice consistency, turn heat very low so it does not reduce further.
- Heat the leftover 1 T oil in a separate pan and add the almonds. Cook for a few moments only (it burns easily, so stir it) Then add the sesame seeds, and cook briefly as well, until lightly toasted.
- Serve the chicken hot, covered with the sauce and sprinkled with the toasted nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9, Fat 42.5, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 106.9, Sodium 162.7, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 17.5, Protein 31.2
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND HONEY
Steps:
- Heat the oil and butter in a large casserole. Add the chicken pieces and cook over a medium heat for about 3 minutes until the chicken is lightly browned. Add the onion, garlic, cinnamon, ginger, tomatoes and seasoning, and heat gently until the tomatoes begin to bubble. Lower the heat, cover and simmer very gently for 1 hour, stirring and turning the chicken occasionally, until it is completely cooked through. Transfer the chicken pieces to a plate and then increase the heat and cook the tomatoes until the sauce is reduced to a thick purée, stirring frequently. Stir in the honey, cook for a minute and then return the chicken to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Dry fry the almonds and sesame seeds or toast under the grill until golden. Transfer the chicken and sauce to a warmed serving dish and sprinkle with the almonds and sesame seeds. Serve with Moroccan corn bread.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN
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
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
MOROCCAN CHICKEN
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
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
BRAISED CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES AND HONEY
From "The Sephardic Kitchen" by Rabbi Robert Sternberg. This dish is a specialty of the Moroccan Jews. The sweetness of the honey and the cinnamon strengthens the heady aroma of the saffron, which colors the sauce bright orange rather than red like the tomatoes. The use of chicken breasts, rather than a whole chicken in this recipe, is nontraditional. *Update-I made this but over-cooked it. I think it would be better with chicken on the bone but if you use cutlets, don't overcook when browning. It smells fantastic!
Provided by Oolala
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat in a deep, wide saute pan that has a tight-fitting lid. Brown the chicken breasts on both sides and set aside.
- Saute the onions in the same oil until soft and translucent (5-7 minutes). Reduce the heat and deglaze with 1/2 cup chicken stock, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Add the tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften, stirring every once in a while. Add the saffron and honey. Stir well to dissolve. Add the cinnamon sticks and gingerroot.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pot, making sure they are covered with sauce. Turn the heat down to simmer and cover the pan with foil. Then cover it with its lid. Cook 50 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a skewer or toothpick into the meat. If juice runs yellow meat is done.
- While the chicken is cooking, toast the almonds by cooking them in a dry cast-iron skillet over medium heat or on a cookie sheet in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees until nicely browned.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks and gingerroot before serving. The tomatoes will have dissolved into a nice sauce. Pass the sauce through a sieve to smooth it out before serving. If you used canned tomatoes, this has the added advantage of removing the seeds. Serve one chicken breast per person, covered with some of the sauce and sprinkled with toasted almonds.
- Serve this dish with couscous or saffron rice pilaf.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.4, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 66.5, Sodium 118.7, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 19.1, Protein 30.4
ONE-PAN MOROCCAN CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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 WITH EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND ALMONDS
Categories Chicken Ginger Nut Poultry Tomato Quick & Easy Dinner Lemon Almond Eggplant Winter Clove Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, salt, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, cumin, and ginger; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to boil. Arrange all chicken in single layer in pot; spoon some sauce over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place eggplant and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on prepared baking sheet and bake until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. (Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate separately until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.)
- Stir eggplant and marjoram into chicken. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season stew to taste with more lemon juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE
I have adapted the best of three other Moroccan chicken recipes (primarily the Million Dollar Chicken) to produce this one. The main difference is it uses more authentic ingredients like harissa paste, onions and chick peas. This is now one of my favourite dishes. TIP: Harissa pastes come in different strengths - if using from a jar, use 2 to 3 tablespoons (or more if you like it spicier). If using it from a tube, it's concentrated, and you might want to use less (I found this out the hard way!)
Provided by Baz231
Categories Curries
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat tagine, pan or wok over medium high heat, add almonds and dry fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Heat oil in same pan, then add garlic and onion and saute over low heat for 5 minutes.
- Chop chicken into 2 cm chunks, add to pan and cook for 10 minutes or so, turning regularly until browned on all sides.
- Meanwhile mix together harissa paste, water, currants, honey, cumin and cinnamon.
- Add mixture to chicken and mix well.
- Add chick peas, tomatoes (cut into sixths or eighths) and olives, if using. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and cook.
- Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add more water if necessary, or if too wet, remove lid and reduce.
- Serve over couscous (preferably) or rice.
- Top with browned chopped almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 166, Sodium 485.1, Carbohydrate 65.9, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 10.9, Protein 51.5
ONE-POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN
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
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:
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to ensure that the chicken and vegetables have enough space to cook evenly.
- If you don't have honey on hand, you can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Add a pinch of saffron to the pot for an extra layer of flavor.
- Serve the chicken with couscous, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Conclusion:
Moroccan chicken with tomatoes and honey is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the tomatoes and honey add a sweet and savory flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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