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Moroccan Saffron Chicken
Elevate your dinner menu with our Moroccan Saffron Chicken, a feast for your taste buds and a delight for your senses. From the comfort of your kitchen, embark on a culinary adventure that offers a symphony of spices, colours, and textures.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 456 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 red bell pepper Diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper Diced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 g saffron
- 200 ml chicken broth
- 200 g chickpeas Drained and rinsed
- 200 g tomatoes Canned
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
- Coriander For garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, crumble the saffron threads into 2 tablespoons of warm water. Let it steep and infuse its flavour.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until they become translucent.
- Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground paprika. Cook for another minute to release their flavours.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until they are nicely browned.
- Pour in the saffron-infused water, along with the steeped saffron threads. Add the diced red and yellow bell peppers, chicken broth, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the Moroccan Saffron Chicken over cooked couscous or rice.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
123mg
(41%)
Sodium
416mg
(17%)
Potassium
670mg
(19%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
682IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 416mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 670mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 682IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.