MOROCCAN BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ZUCCHINI

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Built around fall veggies and an intriguing, spicy sauce, this dish needs only quick-cooking couscous to soak up all the goodness. Another healthy dish from Chatelaine magazine. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 ounces canned chicken broth, undiluted
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (Option, replace chili flakes and garlic clove with Harissa)
1 garlic clove, minced (Option, replace chili flakes and garlic clove with Harissa)
1 onion, sliced into wedges
6 slim carrots, cut into bite-sized lengths
3 chicken breasts (cut into thirds) or 6 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless (cut in half)
2 slim zucchini, but into thick rounds
1 tablespoon brown sugar or 1 tablespoon honey
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup dried apricot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Pour broth into a large, wide saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Stir in seasonings and garlic. Add onions and carrots to broth. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Boil gently until carrots begin to soften slightly, about 5 minute.
  • Stir zucchini and chicken into broth. Then stir into broth with sugar, raisins and apricots. Increase heat to medium. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is springy when pressed, 7 to 10 minute.

Dreyk Stayler
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Rahma Boucetta
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


John C
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I love the way this dish is presented. It's so colorful and inviting, and it makes a great centerpiece for a dinner party.


Jay Holland
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's a great way to enjoy fresh zucchini.


Ahasan Ullah
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's quick and easy to make, and it's a delicious way to change up your leftovers.


Saima Ehsan
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I love the way this dish combines sweet and savory flavors. The chicken is perfectly cooked and the sauce is the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Clayton Strey
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Tahmid Bot
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor and the tender chicken.


diksha Rai
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The zucchini is cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful that even picky eaters will love it.


Md sajjadur rhaman
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this dish definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine.


Kamran Lashari
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and delicious.


Juliana Conradie
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. My guests raved about the flavor and the presentation.


shameem kioko
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This dish was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the tender chicken and flavorful sauce.


its douuua
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I loved the unique flavor of this dish. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Logan Turnbull
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Farhan Bhatti
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this dish changed my mind. The zucchini was so tender and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the chicken.


Kaylim Albiter
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of spices, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet.


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