Moroccan Chicken Breasts Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded , cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/8 tsp saffron thread
1 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 oz kumquats , quartered lengthwise, seeded
2 oz prunes, pitted
1 tbsp honey
4 cups cooked rice or 4 cups couscous
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

In large heavy skilled, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sprinkle chicken with salt & pepper, then add to skillet & brown, about 7 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to plate.
Pour off all but thin film of fat from skillet, then add onions.
Reduce heat to medium & saute until very tender & beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.
Add squash & stir 2 minutes.
Add cinnamon, cumin & saffron & stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add chicken stock & bring to boil, scrapping up browned bits.
Add chicken with any drippings on plate, kumquats, pitted prunes & honey.
Cover skillet & simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes.
Uncover & boil until liquid thickens to sauceconsistency, if necessary.
Season to taste with salt & pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead, then covered & chilled. Rewarm covered oveer medium heat.).
Mound rice or couscous on plates, then spoon shicken & sauce over.
Sprinkle with cilantro & enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	551.58 Kcal (2309 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.35g	17%
Cholesterol	139.24mg	46%
Sodium	793.78mg	33%
Potassium	1276.41mg	27%
Total Carbs	60.31g	20%
Sugars	14.99g	60%
Dietary Fiber	6.49g	26%
Protein	56.4g	113%
Vitamin C	20.8mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	66.8mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	94.82 Kcal (397 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.95g	17%
Cholesterol	23.94mg	46%
Sodium	136.45mg	33%
Potassium	219.42mg	27%
Total Carbs	10.37g	20%
Sugars	2.58g	60%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	26%
Protein	9.7g	113%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	35%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	19%
Iron	0.5mg	16%
Calcium	11.5mg	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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