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RECIPE - Moroccan Spiced Chicken Salad Bowl

This Moroccan Chicken salad is there perfect lunch. The chicken is marinated in wonderful moroccan seasoning, whist the sweet tart pomegranate and salty feta round out the dish.  Served onto of a bed of couscous with plenty of fresh salad and herbs, this moroccan salad is sure to leave you feeling satisfied.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 587 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

For the chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon Moroccan spice blend
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 crushed garlic cloves
For the couscous
  • 1 ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 ¼ cup dried couscous
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the salad
  • 1 cup pomegranate arils
  • 2 cups baby salad leaves
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese
  • handful fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Start by marinating the chicken.
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  1. Place the chicken breasts into a large zip lock bag and then take a smooth meat mallet or heavy wooden spoon to lightly bash the breast until it is an even thickness. You are aiming for ½ inch thickness all over.
  2. Add the salt, sugar, paprika, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground ginger, cinnamon and cayenne pepper (if using) into the ziplock bag.
  3. Shake the bag to evenly coat the chicken.
  4. Then add in the olive oil and crushed garlic cloves.
  5. Squish the chicken and spice mixture together in the bag so the chicken is well coated.
  6. Then crush in the garlic and give it another good squish.
  7. Leave the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile make the couscous.
  1. Bring the chicken stock to the boil and then add in the paprika, ground coriander and olive oil.
  2. Remove from the heat and then tip in the couscous.
  3. Place the lid on and leave off the heat for 10 minutes.
  4. Once the couscous has been sat for 5 minutes, take a fork and drag the tines over the couscous to loosen the grains.
  5. Add the fluffed couscous to the serving bowl.
  6. Arrange the pomegranate arils, crumbled feta, toasted walnuts, baby leaves and fresh coriander on top (or mix it through)
To cook the chicken.
  1. Get a heavy based fry pan super hot and add a splash of oil.
  2. Cook the chicken over a medium high heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
  3. Slice the chicken across the grain and add it to your buddha bowl.
  4. Drizzle with the evoo and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 587kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 929mg (39%) Potassium 600mg (17%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 10.8mg (12%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 587

% Daily Value*

Calories 587kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 929mg 39%
Potassium 600mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 12%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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