Moroccan Chicken W Brown Rice Food

MOROCCAN CHICKEN & RICE

Steps:

• First marinade the chicken. Add the lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper to a large bowl and stir. Add chicken and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove chicken from fridge when ready to cook. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over the stove top. Add the chicken, the meaty side down. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned and flip over cooking the other side for a further 5 minutes or so. Reduce heat to low, add the 1/4 cup/60 ml of chicken stock, cover and leave to cook for a further 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a plate.
• In the reserved pan, add the remaining olive oil, garlic and onion. Stir for for a minute and add the turmeric and coriander. Stir well. Leave to cook until the onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and stir well until the rice is completely coated, about 2 - 3 minutes. Evenly pour over all the stock and give a quick stir.
• Arrange the chicken over the dish, cover and put in the oven for further 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Remove from oven and leave a few minutes before serving.
• Fluff rice with a fork before serving.
• I recommend serving this dish with lime wedges, Greek yogurt and fresh coriander.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN W/ BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• In medium skillet, heat oil.
• Brown onions & garlic then transfer to large saucepan.
• Brown chicken in skillet (will not be cooked through) and transfer to saucepan.
• Add to saucepan all other ingredients except rice & corn starch.
• Bring to boil then reduce and simmer 30 minutes.
• Add corn starch a little at a time & stir until thickened to desired consistency.
• Spoon over bed of rice & serve!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN AND LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine 8 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in heavy large saucepan over high heat. Add lentils; bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain well; rinse with cold water and drain again. Place in large bowl.
• Whisk 1 cup olive oil, vinegar, 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 tablespoons chili powder, garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in large measuring cup. Pour 1 cup dressing over warm lentils and toss. Cool.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onion; sauté until dark brown and soft, about 5 minutes. Add chicken; sauté 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and cinnamon. Sauté until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
• Arrange lentils on large platter. Place sliced chicken atop lentils. Drizzle with remaining dressing and sprinkle with parsley. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)

MOROCCAN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear; drain.
• Place rice in a microwave-safe rice cooker or bowl.
• Add enough stock until it covers the rice by 2cm.
• Cover with a lid or a double layer of plastic wrap and Cook on High/800watts/100% for 5 minutes.
• Cook on Medium/500watts/50% for a further 7 minutes.
• Remove from microwave and set aside.
• Meanwhile place oil, onion, almonds, pine nuts, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon and chili powder in a microwave safe rice cooker or bowl.
• Cook uncovered stirring every minute on High for 3 to 4 minutes or until the nuts are toasted and the mixture is fragrant.
• Add raisins, orange rind and juice.
• Cook on high for 1 minute.
• Add the nut mixture and coriander to the rice and stir gently to combine.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN RICE

Steps:

• Coat chicken with the Moroccan spice.
• Fry the onion in butter until soft.
• Tip in the chicken, then cook for a few mins more.
• Stir in the rice and apricots, then pour in the stock cube with 2 3/4 cups boiling water and the chickpeas.
• Cover the pan and simmer for 10 mins until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
• Toss in the chopped flat leaf parsley and serve.

EXOTIC AND SWEET MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH SPICY RICE

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breast into largish bite-sized portions.
• Mix the flour with the cinnamon, confectioner's sugar, ginger, salt and pepper to taste.
• Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture.
• Fry in shallow oil until browned and cooked through, turning once.
• Keep warm in a low oven.
• Saute the chile peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until softened and golden.
• Add the cooked basmati rice and continue sauteing until cooked through.
• Add the salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread the rice and a large platter.
• Top with a pyramid of chicken pieces.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander), if desired.