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Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots Recipe

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots Recipe

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Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Lemon and Carrots

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil
4 large chicken legs , separated at thigh joints
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 lb carrot, peeled , cut on diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges and seeded
1 cup chicken stock
spiced couscous (you can find this in my recipes)

Directions:

Heat oil in heavy, large skillet over medium-high heat.
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Add to skillet and cook until brown on both sides.
Transfer to plate and set aside.
Add onion to skillet.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
Add carrots and stir 2 minutes.
Add spices and stir 1 minute.
Return chicken to skillet.
Add lemon and stock.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 30 minutes (can be prepared 1 day ahead. Rewarm, covered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally).
Serve over spiced couscous, arranging lemon wedges as garnish.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	502.64 Kcal (2104 kJ)
Calories from fat	196.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.87g	34%
Cholesterol	242.95mg	81%
Sodium	421.13mg	18%
Potassium	1163.73mg	25%
Total Carbs	19.35g	6%
Sugars	8.94g	36%
Dietary Fiber	5.11g	20%
Protein	53.99g	108%
Vitamin C	17.2mg	29%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	82.7mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.96 Kcal (419 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.35g	34%
Cholesterol	48.32mg	81%
Sodium	83.75mg	18%
Potassium	231.44mg	25%
Total Carbs	3.85g	6%
Sugars	1.78g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.02g	20%
Protein	10.74g	108%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	39%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	16.4mg	8%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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