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Exotic and Sweet Moroccan Chicken with Spicy Rice Recipe

Exotic and Sweet Moroccan Chicken with Spicy Rice Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon (add more if feeling adventurous)
1 tsp confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp ginger
salt and pepper
oil (for frying )
3 cups prepared basmati rice
1 tsp finely chopped fresh chili pepper
1 lb fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
oil (for frying )
salt and pepper
fresh cilantro, finely chopped,for garnish (optional)

Directions:

Cut the chicken breast into largish bite-sized portions.
Mix the flour with the cinnamon, confectioner's sugar, ginger, salt and pepper to taste.
Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
Fry in shallow oil until browned and cooked through, turning once.
Keep warm in a low oven.
Saute the chile peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until softened and golden.
Add the cooked basmati rice and continue sauteing until cooked through.
Add the salt and pepper to taste.
Spread the rice and a large platter.
Top with a pyramid of chicken pieces.
Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander), if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	412.38 Kcal (1727 kJ)
Calories from fat	73.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.14g	13%
Cholesterol	66.89mg	22%
Sodium	786.64mg	33%
Potassium	589.39mg	13%
Total Carbs	57.84g	19%
Sugars	2.3g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.89g	16%
Protein	29.55g	59%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	4%
Iron	37.3mg	207%
Calcium	66.4mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	136.03 Kcal (570 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.68g	13%
Cholesterol	22.07mg	22%
Sodium	259.49mg	33%
Potassium	194.42mg	13%
Total Carbs	19.08g	19%
Sugars	0.76g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.28g	16%
Protein	9.75g	59%
Vitamin C	0.8mg	4%
Iron	12.3mg	207%
Calcium	21.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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