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Moroccan Chicken Casserole

Moroccan Chicken Casserole

Transport yourself to Morocco with this flavorful Moroccan Chicken Casserole recipe. Packed with spices and easy to make for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 onion halved and thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 orange juice and zest
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 300 ml chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 spray olive oil for spray
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for garnish fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven-safe casserole dish
  • Stovetop burner
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring spoons
  • Zester or grater

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and spritz a large oven-safe casserole dish with olive oil. Sauté chicken, onion, garlic, and ginger in the dish until the chicken is lightly browned and onions soften.
  2. Add the spices (paprika, coriander, cumin, chili powder, turmeric, and cinnamon) and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Toss in the carrots, honey, orange juice, and zest, then pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Cover with foil.
  4. Bake in the oven for about an hour, adding the zucchini slices 20 minutes before the timer goes off.
  5. Once done, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize this dish with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Leftover veggies like bell peppers or eggplant work great! If you have time, try adding some dried fruits like apricots or raisins for a sweet touch. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they’ll keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Just note to add fresh zucchini when reheating for the best texture.
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