CINNAMON-SPICED MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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This easy, dressed-up chicken has its roots in North African cooking. Its flavorful warmth comes from cinnamon, turmeric, and chili powder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

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

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons light olive oil
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes
1/2 cup whole dates, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Combine 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon with the cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and toss well to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan. Saute the chicken over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet.
  • Saute apples and dates in the skillet for 1 minute. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir to coat. Spoon apples and dates onto chicken. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 28 g

Mian Afzal
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The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Damsana Geesath
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for someone who likes spicy food.


Angie Torres
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Juliuz Muthash
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This was my first time making Moroccan chicken and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Dawood Raza
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.


E Jay
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially loved the combination of cinnamon and cumin.


Jigga Martinez
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The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was a bit bland.


2s smoke promotion Gambia
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for someone who likes spicy food.


Prudence Banda
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Hassan Jatt
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This was my first time making Moroccan chicken and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Tasha Birindah
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.


SafiUllah Sagheer
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I especially loved the combination of cinnamon and cumin.


Alice Mueni
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The chicken was cooked perfectly, but the sauce was a bit bland.


Armanullah wazir
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I'm sure it would be great for someone who likes spicy food.


Khadiza Akter
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Asad teknational
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This was my first time making Moroccan chicken and it turned out amazing! I will definitely be making this again.


Bonna Badol
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is to die for.


Ryan Kumar
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors are complex and delicious.


Yasir Bhatti
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful.


Anthony Alberton
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I especially loved the combination of cinnamon and cumin.