Moroccan Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
2 chicken breasts, cut up
salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped gingerroot
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp saffron thread, crushed
1/4 tsp cayenne
1 (28 oz) can whole tomatoes , with juices
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp lemon juice
salt and pepper
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup cilantro leaf

Directions:

Heat oil in a large deep skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown well. Remove from skillet. Discard all but 2 tbsp/25 mL fat from pan.
Add onions, garlic and ginger. Cook until tender. Add cumin, saffron, cinnamon and cayenne. Cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Bring to a boil.
Return chicken to pan. Combine with sauce. Cover and simmer gently 30 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm.
Add honey, lemon, salt and pepper to tomatoes in pan. Cook, reducing juices, stirring often, uncovered, until thick.
Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with sesame and cilantro.
IF USING COUSCOUS:.
Cook 3 cups/750 mL Israeli couscous in a large pot of boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Drain well and toss with 2 tbsp/25 mL butter or garlic olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	145.84 Kcal (611 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.1g	14%
Cholesterol	2.05mg	1%
Sodium	29.93mg	1%
Potassium	90.47mg	2%
Total Carbs	16.1g	5%
Sugars	12.58g	50%
Dietary Fiber	1.15g	5%
Protein	1.6g	3%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	7%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	42mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	254.63 Kcal (1066 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.89g	14%
Cholesterol	3.58mg	1%
Sodium	52.26mg	1%
Potassium	157.97mg	2%
Total Carbs	28.11g	5%
Sugars	21.96g	50%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	5%
Protein	2.79g	3%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	7%
Iron	1.3mg	4%
Calcium	73.3mg	4%

* 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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