Moroccan Chicken Southern Living Recipe Recipe

This vibrant Moroccan Chicken recipe, inspired by Southern Living magazine, is a weeknight dinner winner! Tender chicken simmers in a fragrant, flavorful sauce, ready in under 30 minutes. Serve over fluffy couscous with sauteed zucchini for a complete and satisfying meal. Perfect for busy evenings!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 315.2 kcal
Protein 57g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Moroccan Chicken Southern Living Recipe

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Chicken Southern Living Recipe

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How to Make Moroccan Chicken Southern Living Recipe

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 cup chicken broth, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro to the Dutch oven.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. While the chicken simmers, prepare 1 cup couscous according to package directions. Saute 1 medium zucchini, diced, in 1 tablespoon olive oil until tender-crisp.
  5. Serve the Moroccan chicken over couscous, topped with the sauteed zucchini and extra cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

56 g

Sugar

101g

Fat

6g

Carbs

12g