Cinnamon-Spiced Moroccan Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons light olive oil
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into small cubes
- 1/2 cup whole dates, pitted and sliced or golden raisins
Directions
- Combine 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon with the cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt in a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken and toss well to coat.
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan. Saute the chicken over medium heat until no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from skillet.
- Saute apples and dates in the skillet for 1 minute. Sprinkle with remaining teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir to coat. Spoon apples and dates onto chicken. Serve warm with brown rice or couscous.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 168g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 246 | |
| Calories from Fat 69 | 28% |
| Total Fat 7.78g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 1.18g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium 468mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 35.84g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 17% |
| Sugars 28.27g | 19% |
| Protein 11.66g | 19% |
