Moroccan Chicken
Delight your taste buds with this aromatic Moroccan-inspired chicken and quinoa dish. The tender chicken breasts are infused with zesty lemon and a fragrant Moroccan spice blend, creating a burst of exotic flavors in every bite. Paired with nutty quinoa, crunchy spring onions, briny olives, and fresh parsley, this dish offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes that will transport you to a Mediterranean paradise. Easy to prepare and bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this dish is a perfect choice for a flavorful and wholesome meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast fillets
- 1 lemon , zest and juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tsp Moroccan spices mix
- 300g quinoa
- bunch spring onions , chopped
- handful green olives , pitted and halved
- small bunch flatleaf parsley , chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Cut 3 deep slashes into each chicken breast and place in an ovenproof baking dish. Mix the lemon zest, juice, oil and spices together, then pour over the chicken. Cover with foil and bake for 20 mins.
- Cook the quinoa according to pack instructions then tip into a large bowl. Stir through the rest of the ingredients and divide between serving plates. Remove the chicken from the oven and serve on top of the quinoa with the juices drizzled over.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 461 calories
- Fat Content: 12 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 45 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 6 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 45 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 2.11 milligram of sodium
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