Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Morocco with this tantalizing Moroccan chicken wrap recipe. This delectable dish combines the exotic flavors of aromatic spices, tender chicken, and refreshing vegetables, all nestled in a soft and fluffy wrap. Accompanied by a creamy tahini sauce, this wrap offers a perfect balance of tangy, nutty, and savory flavors.
Prepare to indulge in a symphony of textures and tastes as you savor the succulent chicken, marinated in a blend of Moroccan spices and grilled to perfection. The contrasting crunch of fresh vegetables, including crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, adds a refreshing touch to each bite.
Enhance the wrap's flavors with a homemade tahini sauce, a staple in Moroccan cuisine. Made from a blend of tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, this creamy sauce adds a luscious richness that complements the other ingredients perfectly.
This recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this culinary masterpiece. From marinating the chicken to assembling the wrap, each step is explained in detail, guiding you towards a flavorful and visually appealing dish.
So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a delightful culinary adventure. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this irresistible chicken wrap.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE
Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. It's company-worthy yet easy to throw together.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine the spices in a small bowl and set aside. Zest the lemon. Combine 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest with 1 minced garlic clove; set aside.
- Season both sides of chicken pieces with 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pan over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Brown the chicken pieces skin side down in single layer until deep golden, about 5 minutes; using tongs, flip the chicken pieces over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a large plate; when cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and discard. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have browned at the edges but still retain their shape, 5 to 7 minutes (add a few tablespoons of water now and then if the pan gets too dark). Add the remaining minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spices and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, honey, remaining lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon salt, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the chicken (with any accumulated juices) back in, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the carrots, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes more.
- Stir in the olives, reserved lemon zest-garlic mixture, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice; taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve with couscous.
- Note: Don't fret too much over trimming the chicken thighs. The skin gets removed midway through the cooking process and most of the fat will cook off and get drained. I usually just take kitchen shears and quickly snip off any excess skin or fat. Cracked green olives are olives that have been 'cracked' or split open before curing, allowing the brine or marinade to penetrate. You can find them in your supermarket's olive bar, or substitute any green olive that you like.
- Make-Ahead: After you have completed the step of cooking the carrots, the dish can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. To serve, gently warm on the stove until the chicken is heated through, then proceed to the step where the olives and remaining ingredients are added.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken thigh, Calories 367, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 794 mg, Cholesterol 215 mg
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH SHREDDED CABBAGE AND TAHINI SAUCE ON PITA
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- Wash and pat the chicken dry. Combine the cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika and cinnamon in a large plastic bag. Season the spice blend with pepper and a little salt (remember the olives will be salty so go easy). Add the chicken pieces to the bag and toss to coat evenly. Set aside in the refrigerator to marinate for 1 hour.
- Set a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and coat with olive oil. Brown the chicken in two batches, and then transfer to a platter. Add a little more oil to the pot and cook the garlic and onions until browned and translucent. Add the chicken back to the pot along with the lemon peel, thyme, bay leaf and saffron if using. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir the chicken pieces, and add the olives and dates. Cover and cook until the chicken is very tender, 30 minutes longer. Remove the thyme and bay leaf before serving.
- Serve the chicken with the pan sauce on a bed of the finely shredded cabbage on top of a whole toasted pita (cut in wedges, but still set on plate as a whole round pita, like a tostada). Garnish with the pistachios and chopped cilantro if using. Drizzle with the Tahini Sauce. Pair with a pinot grigio.
- Combine the yogurt, tahini, honey, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor, or mix together well in a large bowl until well combined and completely smooth. Thin with water as desired. Season with salt and pepper.
MOROCCAN BURRITOS WITH TAHINI HERB SAUCE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 11m
Yield 4 burritos
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- Make the herb sauce: Puree the parsley, lemon juice, tahini, honey and garlic with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 cup water in a blender.
- Make the burritos: Wrap the tortillas in a damp kitchen towel and heat in the microwave until pliable, about 1 minute. (Alternatively, warm individual tortillas in a large dry skillet.)
- Place 1/2 cup rice in the middle of each tortilla and scatter about cup cheese on top. Spoon a quarter of the stew over the cheese. Fold in the two sides of each tortilla and roll into a tight burrito. Serve with the herb sauce.
- Combine the allspice and 3 teaspoons salt in a small bowl. Season the turkey thighs with half the salt mixture in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Toss the squash, chickpeas, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, carrots, onions and chiles with the remaining spiced salt. Pour the vegetables over the turkey (the cooker will be full; arrange the mixture so the lid fits). Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Spoon the vegetables and broth into bowls. Remove and discard the turkey bones and place the meat on top of the vegetables.
- Juice the lemon; pulse with the cilantro, parsley, garlic, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Add the oil and process until smooth. Serve the stew in bowls; drizzle with the cilantro sauce.
MOROCCAN CHICKEN WRAP WITH TAHINI SAUCE
Delicious for those who love Moroccan flavorings, really low fat and really quick to prepare. From an October 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Fresh Living'. The preparation time below does not include the 15 minutes marinating time.
Provided by bluemoon downunder
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish, combine the Moroccan spice mix, lemon zest and salt and pepper and rub it into the chicken thighs; cover and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the yoghurt, tahini, garlic and lemon juice in a bowl and season to taste. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken under a preheated grill for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through the cooking time. Rest for 5 minutes, then thinly slice.
- Arrange the mixed salad leaves, tomatoes, tahini sauce and sliced chicken in the centre of each flatbread. Wrap and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 327.8, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 6.8
MOROCCAN ROASTED VEG WITH TAHINI DRESSING
Oven bake courgettes, peppers and aubergines, add a kick of harissa and serve with couscous salad and cool yoghurt sauce
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spread the vegetables out on a baking tray. Drizzle over the oil and harissa, season and toss well. Roast for 30 mins or until cooked and beginning to caramelise.
- Mix together the tahini, lemon juice, yogurt and 1-2 tbsp water to make a dressing. Stir in half the mint.
- Sprinkle the veg with the remaining mint and serve with the dressing, couscous and warm pitta bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any tahini sauce, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- To make the chicken even more flavorful, marinate it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs before cooking.
- If you don't have any whole wheat tortillas, you can use regular flour tortillas.
- Serve the wraps with a side of hummus, tzatziki sauce, or baba ganoush for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Moroccan chicken wraps with tahini sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying wrap that is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Moroccan chicken wraps with tahini sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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