Moroccan Saffron Chicken

A flavorful saffron-infused Moroccan chicken, ideal for serving over rice, uses a versatile base recipe for various traditional dishes.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntree

Cuisine Tags:

MoroccanAfrican

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Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a Dutch oven or heavy pot.

  2. Cover and cook on medium to medium-high heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is very tender and easily separates from the bone; do not add water.

  3. Reduce the pan liquids until they are mostly oils, then discard cinnamon sticks and adjust seasoning.

  4. Serve the chicken and sauce on a bed of rice, steamed vermicelli, or couscous.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 651 kcal
Carbohydrate: 6 g
Cholesterol: 182 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 47 g
Saturated Fat: 16 g
Sodium: 1289 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Fat: 48 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g