Contact Us: Email | 24/7 Customer Service 1-800-381-0759
Over 3 million customers served since 1994
Same Day Shipping, $4.99* on any size order
ScienceHealthnotes

Make-Ahead Moroccan Chicken

Healthnotes Index:
Search Healthnotes:

Make-ahead Moroccan Chicken

Recipe Image

Make it a Meal

Add these dishes to make a full meal:

Fresh Baby Spinach with Wild Mushrooms

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Vanilla Yogurt Panna Cotta

Wine Pairings

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

4 chicken leg quarters, skinned

1 Tbs olive oil

1 medium onion, cut into chunks

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 Tbs minced ginger

2 medium carrots, cut into chunks

1 cup canned chickpeas, drained

1/2 cup golden raisins

2 cinnamon sticks

1- 1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp turmeric

5 cups water

2 medium zucchini, cut into chunks

2 cups cous cous

Directions

In large, non-stick soup pot, place olive oil over high heat. Add chicken and cook about 10 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Stir in onion, garlic, chickpeas, ginger, carrots, raisins, cinnamon, cumin, tumeric and water. Bring to simmer, reduce heat and cook for about 20 minutes. Stir in zucchini and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon sticks. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve. Serve in large bowls over cous cous.

To freeze, transfer Moroccan Chicken to plastic container with tight fitting lid. Let cool, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Refrigerate, uncovered, until cold, about 40 minutes. Cover tightly and freeze until needed.

To thaw, transfer from freezer to refrigerator 12 - 24 hours before needed. Reheat in a large, covered soup pot over medium-low heat. Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.

Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 493
Calories from Fat 79 (16%)
% Daily Value*
14%Total Fat 9g
10%Saturated Fat 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.8g
20%Cholesterol 60mg
9%Sodium 213mg
23%Potassium 808mg
25%Total Carbohydrate 74g
30%Dietary Fiber 7.5g
Sugars 12g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
59%Protein 29g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.



*The information in this newsletter is for educational use only. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat any condition. Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you believe you may have any of the signs or symptoms discussed above before using any of the nutrients discussed.

You should also consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
1-800-381-0759
HACKER SAFE certified sites prevent over 99.9% of hacker crime. 5 Star Guarantee Internet Retailer Top 500 E-Retailer Inc. 500 Award Winner & Hall of Fame Member
Copyright © 2008 Vitacost.com. All rights reserved • Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
The products and the claims made about specific products on or through this site have not been evaluated by Vitacost.com or the United States Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem.
Prices and promotions are subject to change without notice.
Atl7