Moroccan Chicken
This has hands-down become my favorite dinner to make for the family lately. It has tons of flavor, but it’s not spicy for kids with delicate taste buds (unless you’re my son who eats raw onions as if they were candy).
I made this the other night and Kenya had a blast helping me measure out all the spices. Simple little activities like dumping spices into a sauce may seem boring to adults, but to kids it’s a blast. He loved smelling and tasting each spice while we were cooking and eating the final dish (which takes no time to prepare). For this recipe I used chicken thighs because they’re inexpensive, but you could also use breasts if you have them on hand.
Served with a scoop of couscous, this dish will be a hit with even the tiniest eaters in your family.
Braised Moroccan Chicken (Serves 4)
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Small Onion, sliced thin
1 Tsp Paprika
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Cumin
1/4 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Salt
1 15 Oz Can Chopped Tomatoes
1 Can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
1 Lb Chicken Thighs, skinless
1. In a large saute pan heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Saute the onions for 5 minutes or until translucent.
3. Add the spices and tomatoes, bring to a boil.
4. Add the garbanzo beans and chicken to the sauce mixture and stir to coat.
5. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
6. Serve.
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Yum!!
I love how easy to follow the recipes on the site are. I am always looking for great ways to cook tofu and was a huge fan of your recent post. And I’m always looking for healthier ways to make some of my favorite ethnic foods … so this one is terrific. Thank you.
I have it on my list to make a Moroccan style dish this week. I have a few I enjoy – veggie versions too. Yours sounds great, simple and delicious, with a list of ingredients that isn’t too long. You’re right too – very kid friendly. Thanks for sharing.
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Super yummy, super easy, super affordable (I even used mostly organic ingredients!) Definitely went in to my recipe box!!!
this was super easy! i messed up and put in too much Paprika tho – getting distracted by children and i read it as a Tbsp instead of a Tsp. But worked out in the end – and used tomato sauce instead of canned tomatoes. Even my picky 6yr old boy ate it up!
i also used organic chicken – yum