Million Dollar Chicken – Moroccan Style

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 2
Amazing Million Dollar Chicken - Moroccan Style Recipe
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 cloves garlic , minced
8 chicken thighs , skinned and boned
1 cup bottled salsa
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dried currants
1 tablespoon honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups hot cooked couscous or 3 cups cooked rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
429
Sugar
19g
Fat
20g
The Million Dollar Chicken - Moroccan Style is a flavorful chicken dish that is both sweet and savory. The combination of dried currants, honey, and almonds creates a complex flavor that makes this dish truly unique. This dish has a distinctive Moroccan flair, making it an excellent choice for a dinner party or family dinner. It is easy to prepare and can be served with either rice or couscous.

Instructions

1.Take a skillet and heat 1 teaspoon of oil in it over medium heat. Add chopped almonds and cook for 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Take it out in a bowl.
2.Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in the skillet used above. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add chicken thighs and cook for 7 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken from skillet and keep it aside.
3.Add salsa, water, dried currants, honey, ground cumin, cinnamon, salt and pepper in the same skillet and stir well. Bring to a boil.
4.Return chicken to skillet, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
5.Serve hot with hot cooked couscous or rice and sprinkle the almond mixture over the chicken.

PROS

This Moroccan style chicken recipe is flavorful and easy to cook.

The use of almonds, currants and honey make it a delicious treat for any occasion.

CONS

This recipe contains a high amount of sugar and is not recommended for people with diabetes or other similar health issues.

The chicken needs many ingredients to marinate to achieve an optimal taste, which requires extra effort.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and is highly nutritious. It is rich in phosphorus, selenium, niacin, vitamin B6, and choline which are essential for maintaining good health. Additionally, the use of honey and almonds in this recipe provides antioxidants, healthy fats, and minerals that are beneficial for the body.

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