Best 7 Moroccan Chicken Southern Living Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Morocco with our collection of authentic and flavorful Moroccan Chicken recipes. Inspired by the rich tapestry of Moroccan cuisine, these dishes offer a captivating blend of spices, aromatic herbs, and tender chicken that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Moroccan Chicken Tagine, a delectable one-pot dish slow-cooked with succulent chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a symphony of spices, to the irresistible Moroccan Spiced Chicken Skewers, bursting with juicy chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of Moroccan spices and grilled to perfection. Indulge in the hearty goodness of Moroccan Chicken with Couscous, where tender chicken is paired with fluffy couscous, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful broth infused with Moroccan spices. And for a taste of Moroccan street food, try the tantalizing Moroccan Chicken Shish Tawook, featuring succulent chicken skewers marinated in a tangy yogurt-based sauce, grilled to perfection and served with an array of dipping sauces. Each recipe is a testament to the culinary heritage of Morocco, promising an explosion of flavors and aromas that will transport you to the heart of this vibrant North African country.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested 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

MOROCCAN CHICKEN-SOUTHERN LIVING RECIPE



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From Southern Living magazine. I like to serve this over couscous with diced sauteed zucchinni added. So easy for busy evenings.

Provided by DJM70

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups salsa
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Cook chicken in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WINGS



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From Southern Living's Ultimate Book of Appetizers, these sound tasty. NOTE #1: Based on the 4 previous reviews, I've changed the recipe to decrease the amount of cinnamon, since the reviews indicate that the recipe seems heavy on the cinnamon. Original recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of cinnamon -- you make the call! NOTE #2: The directions for this recipe seemed somewhat lacking in the book, so I embellished a little. I would recommend for step #7, to either spray or spritz the oil on the chicken rather than brushing it on.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 12 appetizer servings, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 lbs chicken wings
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
8 garlic cloves, minced
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (amount decreased from 2T in original recipe)
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons ground red pepper
2 tablespoons black pepper
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Cut off and discard chicken wing tips; cut wings in half at joint.
  • Combine chicken, lemon juice, and garlic, tossing gently. Let chicken marinate 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to re-coat.
  • Meanwhile, line a 15 x 10-inch jellyroll pan with aluminum foil; lightly grease aluminum foil and set pan aside. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine flour and next 7 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal bag, and shake to mix ingredients.
  • Remove chicken from lemon juice mixture, discarding lemon juice mixture.
  • Place chicken, a few pieces at a time, in bag with flour mixture; seal bag, and shake to coat chicken.
  • Place chicken on prepared pan, brush with oil. Bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 588, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 145.7, Sodium 1305.1, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 37.4

SLOW-COOKED MOROCCAN CHICKEN



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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.

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

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.

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

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought rotisserie chicken in place of the chicken thighs.
  • For a more authentic flavor, use preserved lemons in place of the fresh lemons.
  • If you don't have saffron, you can substitute ground turmeric or paprika.
  • Serve the chicken with couscous, rice, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

This Moroccan chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of Morocco. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion.

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