Moroccan Spiced Chicken Breasts Recipes

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Blend Moroccan Spice Mix and oil in a shallow bowl. Pat chicken dry and dredge in the spice paste, turning to coat completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferrably 1-2 hours.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken breasts until cooked through and juices are clear, about 4-6 minutes per side.
• Serve.

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place a rimmed baking sheet on the center rack of oven and preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mix spices, 2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoon pepper, and the oil in a small bowl. Rub spice paste all over chicken.
• Carefully arrange chicken in a single layer on hot sheet, and arrange lemon wedges around chicken. Bake until chicken registers 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer and juices run clear, 30 to 35 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with pan juices and roasted lemon wedges on the side.

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKEN AND FENNEL

Steps:

• Combine spices with pepper and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Season chicken to coat both sides.
• Preheat large nonstick skillet, add olive oil. Cook chicken breasts about 5 minutes each side. Remove chicken and keep warm.
• Add the fennel and onions to the pan and saute for 7 mnutes or so. The fennel should be tender but not mushy. If the pan appears to be too dry, add a tablespoon of water. Should be enough to moisten without steaming the vegetables.
• Boil two cups of water with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Add couscous to water and turn off heat. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff the grains before serving.
• Add juice, broth and the last 1/4 teasppon salt and bring to a boil for about 1 minute. Add constarch mixed in 1 tablespoon of water. Stir until it just begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add chicken and chopped fennel , cook 2 more minutes.
• Spoon coucous onto plate, with chicken and fennel and onions. Spoon portion of sauce on top.

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a glass or nonreactive dish.
• Combine the remaining ingredients, except the couscous, in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender and process until pureed. Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
• Position the oven racks so that the top rack is 6 inches from the top of the oven. Preheat the oven to convection roast at 400°F. Cover a shallow-rimmed baking pan with foil and coat with nonstick spray.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and place on the baking pan. Place the pan on the top rack and roast for 15 to 20 minutes, until cooked through. Do not overcook. Serve the chicken with seasoned, steamed couscous, prepared according to package directions.