MOROCCAN CHICKEN ON SAFFRON RICE (WW)
I haven't eaten a lot of Moroccan food, but this looks great. From Weight Watchers New 365 Day Menu Cookbook.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil; stir in rice and saffron.
- Reduce heat to low; cook, covered, 20 minutes, until all water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- Remove from heat; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil; add chicken.
- Cook over medium-high heat, turning once, 8 minutes, until browned on all sides and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with fork.
- Remove chicken from skillet; set aside.
- In same skillet, combine leeks, apricots, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper flakes; cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes, until leeks are softened.
- Add tomatoes and broth; bring liquid to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, 3 minutes, until mixture is heated through.
- Return chicken to skillet; stir in orange sections.
- Cook, turning chicken occasionally, 3 minutes, until chicken is heated through.
- Spoon warm rice mixture onto serving platter.
- Top rice mixture with cooked chicken breasts; surround chicken with vegetable mixture.
- SERVING (1 CHICKEN BREAST, 3/4 CUP RICE, 3/4 CUP VEGETABLE MIXTURE) PROVIDES: 1/2 Fat, 1 Fruit, 2 Vegetables, 3 Proteins, 1 1/2 Breads, 5 Optional Calories.
- PER SERVING: 406 Calories, 5 g Total Fat, 1 g Saturated Fat, 66 mg Cholesterol, 125 mg Sodium, 58 g Total Carbohydrate, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 32 g Protein, 93 mg Calcium; 8 points.
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Shafiu Yussif
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Moroccan food and I was very impressed. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the saffron rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be trying more Moroccan recipes in the future.
Muhammad saja ullah
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and tender, and the saffron rice was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was flavorful and the rice was fluffy. I would definitely make this dish again.
Saagar Wazir
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the saffron rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Tapan Basnet
[email protected]I loved the combination of spices in this dish. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the saffron rice was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan cuisine.
Allison Miloff
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were amazing! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the saffron rice was fluffy and fragrant. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Supriya Sign
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Moroccan food and I was very impressed. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the saffron rice was fluffy and flavorful. I will definitely be trying more Moroccan recipes in the future.
MD Akash MD Akash
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and tender, and the saffron rice was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
MD RAJU AHAMED
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of saffron, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was flavorful and the rice was fluffy. I would definitely make this dish again.
Anthonia Washington
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the saffron rice was perfectly cooked. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Teresa Mpofu
[email protected]I loved the combination of spices in this dish. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the saffron rice was the perfect accompaniment. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan cuisine.
Shane Delawder
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the saffron rice was fluffy and fragrant. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.
Arturo Gunn
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and the results were amazing. The chicken was moist and tender, and the saffron rice was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan di
BaGhii Chokroo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The spices in the marinade gave the chicken a wonderful flavor, and the saffron rice was a perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this dish to anyone who is looking for a new
Robinah Katusabe
[email protected]This was my first time cooking Moroccan food, and I was very impressed with the results. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the saffron rice was fluffy and aromatic. I will definitely be trying more Moroccan recipes in the future.
WASIMKHAN
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavors of the chicken and rice. I will definitely be making this dish again for future parties.
Tounsi Nestor
[email protected]This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was well worth the effort. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the saffron rice was perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan cuisine.
mahlet birhanu
[email protected]I've tried many Moroccan chicken recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The saffron rice is a perfect accompaniment, and the flavors of the chicken are simply divine. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Megan Eddington
[email protected]This Moroccan chicken and saffron rice dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were rich and complex, and the chicken was incredibly tender. I especially loved the combination of spices in the marinade, which gave the chicken a wonderful depth of f