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Keto Moroccan Chicken

Course: Main
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Easy chicken recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
A simple one pot chicken recipe full of Moroccan spices
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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless/skinless
  • 1 medium onion peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 8 artichoke hearts I used mine from a tin
  • ½ cup green olives pitted
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1 lemon, juice & zest
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

To Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan on a medium heat and add the chicken. Cook each side for about 3 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Remove from the pan.
  • Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  • Add the spices and bay leaf and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Pour ¼ cup of the stock into the spices and add the salt. It should be like a thin paste. Cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the chicken, artichokes, olives remaining stock, lemon zest and juice.
    Cover and simmer on a low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve with the fresh mint scattered over the dish.

Notes

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count.Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.  Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by http://nutritiondata.self.com from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 9g