MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH NOODLES

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Delicious Moroccan-inspired chicken dish served with butternut squash noodles.

Provided by FSHELL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups spiralized butternut squash
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Moroccan spice mix (such as McCormick®), or to taste
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup chopped dried apricots
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped dates
¼ cup almond slivers
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place spiralized butternut squash in a bowl; add 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and transfer to a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just tender, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Heat butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle both sides with Moroccan spice, salt, and pepper to taste. Cover pan and cook, turning occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add orange juice, apricots, cranberries, and dates to the same saute pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until orange juice thickens, 3 to 4 minutes. Add almonds and toss to coat. Remove topping from heat.
  • Plate each portion with butternut squash, cooked rice, chicken, and topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 27.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 113.4 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

Adamu Maitamanin
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I've never had Moroccan food before, but this dish was delicious! The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Gregory Tondee
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and delicious meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Elorm Naomi
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I'm not a fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Dwight Mace
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Dania Alston
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I usually serve it with a side of rice or quinoa.


Javeed Malik
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This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful.


Inioluwa Jesutofunmi
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Daniel Mutie
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder next time.


Moinkhan moinkhan
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I was skeptical about the butternut squash noodles, but they were surprisingly delicious. They held up well in the sauce and had a nice texture.


Omi Walter
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik babar Babar
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The spices were perfectly balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Syed Shahbaz
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the butternut squash noodles were a delicious and healthy alternative to pasta.