Spicy Moroccan Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp coriander
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tsp grated gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups canned chopped no-salt-added whole tomatoes
2 cups canned chick-peas, rinsed
3/4 cup pitted kalamata olive, halved
1/2 cup raisins
2 tbsp honey
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 lemon, seeded, cut into 4 wedges

Directions:

In a shallow bowl, combine 2 tsp cinnamon, cumin and coriander, plus cayenne pepper and salt. Dredge chicken in spices.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; sauté until browned, turning once. Remove chicken.
Add onion to skillet, sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and broth; sauté 5 minutes.
Add all remaining ingredients and the chicken. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Serve in bowls with whole-wheat pitas.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	849.19 Kcal (3555 kJ)
Calories from fat	534.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	59.36g	91%
Cholesterol	167.75mg	56%
Sodium	600.43mg	25%
Potassium	657.06mg	14%
Total Carbs	42.12g	14%
Sugars	11.59g	46%
Dietary Fiber	6.74g	27%
Protein	42.83g	86%
Vitamin C	20.9mg	35%
Iron	174mg	966%
Calcium	129.3mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	221.88 Kcal (929 kJ)
Calories from fat	139.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.51g	91%
Cholesterol	43.83mg	56%
Sodium	156.88mg	25%
Potassium	171.68mg	14%
Total Carbs	11g	14%
Sugars	3.03g	46%
Dietary Fiber	1.76g	27%
Protein	11.19g	86%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	35%
Iron	45.5mg	966%
Calcium	33.8mg	13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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