Moroccan Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Moroccan Chicken
80 min.
4
648kcal

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Moroccan Chicken: A Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Delight

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant lands of Morocco with this exquisite Moroccan Chicken recipe. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this dish promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is it gluten-free and dairy-free, but it's also designed to be ready in just 80 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or a special weekend feast.

Each serving of this Moroccan Chicken provides a well-rounded meal, with a generous portion of protein and a medley of carbohydrates and fats to keep you satisfied. The star of the show, the chicken, is cooked to perfection, with a golden crust that yields to tender, juicy meat beneath. The dish is complemented by a rich, aromatic sauce that combines the sweetness of prune juice with the warmth of spices like allspice, creating a complex flavor profile that is both comforting and exotic.

To balance the hearty chicken, this recipe introduces a refreshing side of tabbouleh, a classic Middle Eastern dish. The tabbouleh, enriched with parsley and seasoned to perfection, adds a fresh, herby note that complements the richness of the chicken and its sauce. The result is a dish that feels both familiar and new, a delightful twist on traditional meals that promises to impress your family and friends.

Whether you're a fan of Moroccan cuisine or simply looking to try something new, this Moroccan Chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite. So why wait? Fire up your frying pan and let's embark on this flavorful adventure together. Your taste buds are about to thank you.

Ingredients

  • 14.5 ounce canned tomatoes canned
  •  strips. 
  •  strips. 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground allspice 
  • servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup parsley chopped
  •  prune- cut to pieces dried diced pitted (prunes)
  • 1.3 cups water boiling
  • cup frangelico plain dry
  • cup frangelico plain dry

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and brown on one side. Turn and add the onion; continue cooking until the onion and chicken are browned.
  3. Drain the excess fat. Stir in the tomatoes, juice, dried plums, allspice, salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and cook 5 minutes over medium heat.
  4. Uncover and simmer about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is done; turning the chicken and stirring the sauce occasionally.
  5. Meanwhile combine the boiling water and the tabbouleh. Cover and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Add the parsley to the tabbouleh, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve the chicken and sauce on a bed of the tabbouleh.

Nutrition Facts

Calories648kcal
Protein24.06%
Fat62%
Carbs13.94%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.25
Glycemic Load
6.6
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.565217546795%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
3.7mg
Naringenin
0.66mg
Apigenin
16.17mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.69mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
1.13mg
Quercetin
3.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:648.44kcal
32.42%
Fat:45.03g
69.28%
Saturated Fat:11.17g
69.8%
Carbohydrates:22.78g
7.59%
Net Carbohydrates:19.17g
6.97%
Sugar:13.49g
14.99%
Cholesterol:221.48mg
73.83%
Sodium:319.23mg
13.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:39.32g
78.65%
Vitamin K:146.58µg
139.6%
Selenium:43.04µg
61.48%
Vitamin B3:12.28mg
61.38%
Vitamin B6:1mg
49.81%
Vitamin C:36.09mg
43.74%
Phosphorus:414.22mg
41.42%
Potassium:1000.54mg
28.59%
Vitamin B5:2.75mg
27.52%
Vitamin A:1209.68IU
24.19%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.11%
Vitamin B2:0.4mg
23.55%
Zinc:3.3mg
21.99%
Iron:3.6mg
20.02%
Magnesium:79.31mg
19.83%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.52%
Copper:0.39mg
19.51%
Vitamin E:2.9mg
19.36%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.98%
Fiber:3.61g
14.45%
Folate:44.11µg
11.03%
Calcium:80.1mg
8.01%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes