Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan cuisine contains an exquisite combination of savoury and sweet spices to create unique flavours. The result is often quite memorable, as in the case of this Moroccan Chicken. You’ll notice cinnamon in the ingredient list, not a typical spice to be included in a chicken dish, however the combination works beautifully.

Vibrant fresh veggies like butternut squash, tomatoes and onions create a nutritious base on which to serve this tender, spiced chicken. Meals like this are the building blocks for creating a lean, fit body.

Add this easy to cook Moroccan Chicken recipe to your healthy diet.

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 8)

• 2 teaspoons ground parsley
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1kg bone-in, skinless chicken thighs, diced
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and cubed
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons of garlic, minced
• 2 chicken stocks melt in 1 cup water
• ½ cup pimento stuffed green olives, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, minced

METHOD

1. In a small bowl, combine the parsley, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and ground black pepper. Rub spice mixture all over chicken thighs,
2. Place chicken in a non-stick pan, cover and cook on low heat until browned outside still juicy inside then add onion and garlic and cook until softened
3. Add squash, tomatoes and chicken stock. Season generously with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer to a serving platter and top with olives and minced chives. Enjoy!

NUTRITION

One serving equals: 373 calories, 13g fat, 35g carbohydrate, 7g fibre, and 32g protein.