One-Pot Moroccan Chicken

All the flavors of Morocco are found in this easy one-pot chicken recipe. Serve over couscous with harissa for the full Moroccan experience.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons raisins, or to taste
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes, with liquid
• ¼ cup olives, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add chicken, tomatoes, carrots, celery, water, olives, raisins, ginger, salt, paprika, cumin, turmeric, oregano, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper; mix to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken has cooked through and flavors have mingled, 25 to 35 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.