Description
A one pot Moroccan spiced chicken stew with sweet potato and couscous. Warm spices and tender chicken in a rich tomato broth. Simple to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup couscous
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and spices. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces. Cook until browned on all sides.
- Add sweet potatoes, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth. Stir.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in couscous. Remove from heat and cover.
- Let stand for 5 minutes until couscous absorbs liquid.
- Fluff with a fork. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with cilantro.
Notes
- Use chicken breast if you prefer less fat.
- Cut sweet potatoes into even cubes for even cooking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg