How To Make Moroccan Chicken Marrakesh

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are healthier, while raisins are more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Dice 1 brown onion.

Prepare 4 chicken breasts by removing excess fat and cutting into small cubes, totaling about 1 kilogram.

In a pot over medium heat, add 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil and the diced onions.

Once the onions have softened, add the chicken cubes.

Brown the chicken on all sides.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper; mix well.

Top the mixture with 1/4 cup of chicken stock, 1 can of diced tomatoes (400 grams), 1 can of chickpeas (400 grams), 3 sliced carrots, and 4 potatoes.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper and mix everything together.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low; cook for about 2 hours.

Serve with rice, adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice and almonds.

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