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Tuesday 4 June 2019

Morocco is a long way to go for Chicken !

Yes, Morocco is a long way to go for Chicken ... and I'm sure there are not too many planning to go there this month! Of course if you are, I wish you a great visit, because Morocco is a gateway to Africa and a country of dizzying diversity. Here you'll find epic mountain ranges, ancient cities, sweeping deserts – and warm hospitality...

But Jan, I hear you asking, why are you talking about Morocco? The reason is this recipe idea (you know me and recipe ideas, lol) it's for Moroccan inspired Chicken ... a tasty and delicious casserole. 



Ingredients:
Serves Four
1 tbsp. olive oil
8 skin-on and bone-in chicken thighs
2 onions, halved and cut into wedges
500g baby Chantenay carrots, trimmed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1½ tbsp. harissa spice mix (from a jar)
3-4 preserved lemons, drained and sliced

3 tbsp. pitted green olives 
500ml chicken stock

Method:
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C, fan 160°C, gas 4. Heat the oil in a casserole and brown the chicken in batches. 
2. Soften the onion and carrots in the casserole for 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the spice mix. Return the chicken to the pan, putting it on top of the vegetables, skin-side up. Add the preserved lemons and olives, then pour over the stock. Bring to the boil. Cover and cook in the oven for about 45 minutes until the chicken thighs are cooked through. Check the seasoning and serve.
Why not serve with Cauliflower Couscous - see here

Tips:
Make the day before; cool, cover and chill.
It can also be frozen

Nutrition Per Serving:
Fat 22g Protein 34g Carbs 15g

From an original idea here

A variety of recipe ideas are within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues please take these into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan

32 comments:

Valerie-Jael said...

Sounds wonderful. We have a Maroccan restaurant here and their food is fantastic. Valerie

Tom said...

...it sure is!

Catarina said...

It looks great and I'm sure it will taste great as well.

William Kendall said...

I imagine harissa could get spicy.

Elephant's Child said...

I am a big fan of Middle Eastern food and spice combinations.
PS: While I think of it, I made and used the tahini drizzle you featured recently last night. Major yum. Thank you.

José Ramón said...

Disfrutando de su artículo Saludos

Chris Lally said...

This looks and sounds SO good, Jan! Thank you!

Lowcarb team member said...

Many thanks for your comments so far …

@William - yes harissa is quite hot and spicy!

@Elephant's Child - so pleased you like Middle Eastern food and spice combinations. Thank you for letting me know you made and liked the Tahina Drizzle which was featured on the post:
Prebiotic Roasted Tray Bake With Tahini Drizzle, which can be seen here
https://thelowcarbdiabetic.blogspot.com/2019/06/prebiotic-roasted-tray-bake-with-tahini.html

José Ramón said...
Disfrutando de su artículo Saludos

Google translate:
Enjoying your article, greetings.

All the best Jan

DUTA said...

Moroccan dishes are usually quite delicious. With ingredients such as olives, garlic, onion, one cannot go wrong, and the result is a very tasty chicken meal.

Christine said...

looks and sounds delicious

Miss Val's Creations said...

I do love spicy foods!

The Joy of Home with Martha Ellen said...

I'm sure my family and myself would enjoy this lovely meal. Thank you, Jan!

Club Crafteria said...

Looks yummy and thanks for detailed recipe

Chatty Crone said...

Looks wonderful - I have never seen any Chantenay carrots.

Sami said...

Never tried Moroccan food, but the chicken looks delicious. Thanks Jan.

Iris Flavia said...

Sounds refreshing and hot at the same time - I´ve never seen those lemons here, though!

Recep Hilmi TUFAN | rehitu.com said...

Looks so delicious! We are as Turkish loving this type of foods.

Jo said...

Yum, it looks delicious, though I'd leave the olives out.

Margaret D said...

Looks and sounds delicious, similar to what I make, probably many of us. Always good to have a different recipe for a few ingredients can make such a difference.

Pam said...

Wow...sounds yummy. I see that Jo above wants olives removed.....leave them in for me please. Green or black.

Natalia said...

I like to make Moroccan dish from time to time,so tasty☺

CJ Kennedy said...

This looks really good.

Ygraine said...

Wow, I just HAVE to try this...it looks absolutely scrumptious!!
I have never tasted a Moroccan recipe before, so many thanks for inspiring me.😊😊

Hugs.

R's Rue said...

Yum.

Conniecrafter said...

I think every time I come and visit I learn a new food or spice :)
I bet my hubby would like this

DeniseinVA said...

Ever on the look-out for ethnically diverse dishes to try, this one is another one I will bookmark. Thanks Jan :)

NCmountainwoman said...

I will add this to my list of great chicken recipes. Thanks.

Martha said...

This looks like a really tasty meal!

Lorrie said...

This looks like a wonderful and tasty dish - a great addition to a chicken recipe repertoire. I love preserved lemons.

mamasmercantile said...

Looks delicious. A great recipe to do extra and freeze.

Teresa said...

Se ve muy bueno. Besitos.

carol l mckenna said...

another great looking recipe ~

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