Best 8 Morrocan Chicken And Fruit Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this delectable chicken and fruit stew, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This traditional dish, often served during special occasions, combines tender chicken with an array of colorful fruits, creating a vibrant and flavorful masterpiece.

In this collection of recipes, you'll find variations of this tantalizing stew, each offering a unique twist on the classic. From the traditional Moroccan Chicken and Dried Fruit Stew, featuring the harmonious blend of apricots, prunes, and almonds, to the vibrant Moroccan Chicken and Fresh Fruit Stew, bursting with the freshness of seasonal fruits, these recipes cater to diverse tastes and preferences.

Whether you prefer the classic combination of dried fruits, the refreshing burst of fresh fruits, or the aromatic touch of preserved lemons, these recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this delectable dish. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary adventure to the heart of Morocco.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ONE POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW



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Paleo Moroccan Chicken Stew - Moroccan spiced veggies with shredded chicken and chopped dates | Dairy Free + Paleo

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Mains

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
salt & pepper, for seasoning the chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 white onions, slice one onion and roughly chop the second onion
1 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, preferably fire roasted
1 inch fresh ginger (about 1 tablespoon), chopped
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
3 medium carrots (about 6 inches long), peeled and diced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock (600 ml), aim for a lower sodium stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar or use coconut sugar for paleo
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 cup medjool dates (100 grams), seeds removed and chopped into small pieces

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large cooking pot on a medium high heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. When the oil is simmering add the chicken to the bottom of the pot and brown the breasts, aa couple minutes of cooking on each side. The chicken doesn't need to be fully cooked through at this point since you'll be cooking it more later.
  • Once browned, remove the chicken from the pot and place on a paper towel lined plate. Turn off the heat for a few minutes as you make the puree in the next step.
  • Place the roughly chopped onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in a blender and blend into a puree. Set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same pot you were using before and bring to a medium high heat. When the oil starts to simmer add the sliced onions and fry until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spices ( turmeric, cumin, coriander cinnamon) and continue to fry the onions another minute before adding the puree mixture. Keep sautéing the onions another 3 minutes. Add the blended onion/tomato mixture to the pot.
  • Return the chicken to the dish and add the carrots, chicken stock, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, cover the pot with a fitted lid and let stew for at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot. Add the chopped dates and stir to mix in well. On a cutting board or plate use a couple of forks to shred the chicken into bite sized pieces. Stir the chicken back in. Taste and season with salt as needed.
  • Serve over rice or cauliflower rice (if you want a paleo meal) and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 69 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize g, Sodium 362 grams sodium, Sugar 26 grams sugar

MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES



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Cinnamon and ginger complement the sweet potatoes in this simple but exotic-tasting chicken stew that makes a hearty dinner. Fluffy couscous absorbs the aromatic sauce.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 piece fresh ginger (2 inches long), peeled
1 cinnamon stick
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
Pinch of saffron, (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup couscous
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place flour in a wide, shallow bowl. Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in flour, shaking off excess. In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high. Add chicken, and cook until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
  • Add onion, ginger, and cinnamon to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Return chicken to pot. Add broth, sweet potatoes, and, if using, saffron. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Discard ginger and cinnamon. Stir in lemon juice, and season stew with salt and pepper.
  • While stew is simmering, prepare couscous according to package instructions. Serve chicken stew with couscous, garnished with cilantro, if desired.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW



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This hearty stew, full of vibrant veg and warming spices, is a Hemsley sister favourite. Serve with a side of cauliflower tabbouleh as a light accompaniment

Provided by Jasmine and Melissa Hemsley

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

large handful flaked almonds
1 tbsp ghee
2 red onions, finely sliced
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger (about 40g), unpeeled if organic, finely grated
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ smoked sweet paprika
4 chicken thighs, skin on
2 red peppers, sliced into thin strips
1 large lemon, cut into 6 thick slices
handful green olives, stoned
250ml gluten-free chicken stock or bone broth
4 pitted dates or dried apricots, chopped
a small pinch of chilli powder or 1 fresh, red chilli, chopped (optional)
150g green beans, halved
handful fresh coriander, chopped
handful fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large, dry pan, gently toast the almonds for 2 mins until golden - don't take your eyes off them, as they burn easily - then set aside.
  • In the same pan, heat the ghee and gently cook the onions for 8 mins until softened. Add the garlic, ginger and spices, and fry for 1 min more.
  • Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, then turn and cook to lightly golden on the flesh side.
  • Add the red peppers, lemon slices, olives, stock or bone broth and dates or apricots (and chilli, if using). Simmer with the lid on for about 40 mins until the chicken is cooked through.
  • If you find the sauce is too watery, take off the lid and leave it to reduce a little. If the sauce is too thick, add a few more tbsps of water.
  • Add the green beans for the final 4 mins of cooking time. Season to taste and top with the coriander, parsley and the toasted almonds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 16 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

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-STYLE CHICKEN AND ROOT VEGETABLE STEW



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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Herb     Onion     Potato     Poultry     Tomato     Vegetable     Stew     Low Fat     High Fiber     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Currant     Dried Fruit     Parsnip     Turnip     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Healthy     Rutabaga     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams)
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled parsnips
2 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled turnips
1 cup 1/2-inch pieces peeled rutabaga
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup dried currants or raisins
1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to pot and sauté until light golden but not cooked through, about 1 minute. Transfer chicken to bowl.
  • Add onion to pot and sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir 1 minute. Add curry powder, cumin and cinnamon stick and stir 30 seconds. Add sweet potatoes, parsnips, turnips, rutabaga, broth and currants. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Add tomatoes and chicken with any accumulated juices to pot. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and flavors blend, about 5 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW



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This chicken stew has an exotic, complex flavor. Serve this sweet and spicy dish over couscous or rice, or with toasted whole wheat pita bread, to soak up all the juices!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Stew

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2 inch chunks (5 cups)
2 cups frozen green peas
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
4 skinless chicken thighs, skin and visible fat removed (about 1 1/3 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a 4 to 5 quart pot, whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, cumin, salt, red pepper, and cinnamon until blended.
  • Stir in the raisins, onion, garlic, squash, peas, chick-peas, and chicken.
  • Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the chicken is opaque near the bone and the juices run clear when the meat is pierced with a sharp knife.
  • Enjoy!

MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN STEW



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Stay on track with this low-fat supper that's on the table in half an hour

Provided by Jenny White

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , crushed
1 tbsp ras-el-hanout or Moroccan spice mix
4 skinless chicken breasts , sliced
300ml reduced-salt chicken stock
400g can chickpeas , drained
12 dried apricots , sliced
small bunch coriander , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large shallow pan, then cook the onion for 3 mins. Add the garlic and spices and cook for a further min. Tip in the chicken and cook for 3 mins, then pour in the chicken stock, chickpeas and apricots. Simmer for 5 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the coriander and serve immediately with couscous and a green salad, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, Sodium 0.66 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN CHICKEN FOR ONE



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This fast-cooking Moroccan chicken is sweetened with honey, warmed by ginger, and flecked with fresh tomatoes. It's the perfect dish for a solo meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, slivered
2 medium tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped (about 1 3/4 cups)
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast half (about 6 ounces)
1 small zucchini, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Couscous for One

Steps:

  • So that everything is ready at the same time, start the couscous while the chicken is simmering; then keep the couscous covered until ready to serve.
  • In a large (10-inch) skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook until starting to soften, about 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, ginger, teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, half the cilantro, and 2 tablespoons water.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated but is still somewhat saucy, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in honey; add chicken and zucchini. Return to a simmer; cover. Cook, turning once, until chicken is cooked through and zucchini is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro. Serve over couscous.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut fruit and vegetables. You can also buy frozen fruit and vegetables, which are just as nutritious as fresh.
  • If you don't have a tajine, you can use a Dutch oven or a large pot with a lid. Just be sure that the pot is large enough to hold all of the ingredients.
  • If you like spicy food, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or harissa paste to the stew. You can also serve the stew with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
  • This stew is a great way to use up leftover chicken. You can also use other types of protein, such as beef, lamb, or tofu.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken and fruit stew is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken and fruit. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Moroccan chicken and fruit stew a try!

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