MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH TOMATOES
AND POTATOES
 
1 pkg chicken (3 or 4 boneless breasts or a selection of bone-in breasts and/or thighs)
3-4 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 can diced tomatoes (or 2-3 large fresh tomatoes, diced
3-5 carrots or parsnips, quartered
1 large onion, diced
1-2 cloves garlic, diced
1/2-1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup peas (if desired)
1/4 cup olive oil
parsley (1/4 cup fresh or 2 tbs. dried)
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
a few pinches of saffron, if you've got it
salt and pepper to taste

In a large pot, heat oil and sauté onion and garlic. Add chicken, tomatoes, red pepper, parsley, paprika, saffron, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook about an hour (until chicken is thoroughly cooked and just beginning to shred when handled much), stirring occasionally.

Add water as necessary to keep mixture wet and saucy (maybe 2 cups total by the end of the process). Add potatoes, carrots/parsnips, and peas and cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are completely cooked. Salt and pepper as you like.

Now, if you want to eat in authentic Moroccan style, dish onto a large plate and serve with lots of bread (something crusty like French works well).

Using the bread as the only untensil, everyone eats out of their section of the plate (using the right hand only). Wow, a culture where playing in your food is the norm!

Submitted by: Kathleen Rickman

recipe reviews
Moroccan Chicken with Tomatoes and Potatoes
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 Daniela (Ontario) says:
It is an excellent recipe. I made it and it taseted great and very authentic, the same like my Moroccan friend made it. Thank you
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 Kelly says:
Good recipe, but not what I expected. It's basically a very hearty chicken soup. Very tasty though!
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 Edwin (California) says:
Superb recipe!
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 Bree (Michigan) says:
Very tasty and easy to make my boyfriend really enjoyed it thanks Kathleen R.
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 Allix (United States) says:
I was looking for a recipe by the ingredients I had: chicken, tomatoes, potatoes etc. and found this! My total list of ingredients used: chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, fresh cilantro, fresh garlic, basil, curry, salt and pepper. i served it over rice and it was really good! now i'm curious to experiment even more.. I wonder what it would be like if I added milk... or cooked it with rice?? :) thank you for a great recipe, i took it and made it my own!
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 Hilary MacDonald (Alaska) says:
I have made this recipe so many times I can't even count! It is so good! I will say I do make some changes. I always double the chicken. I don't use potatoes or carrots, or peas. I add a tsp. and 1/2 of green curry paste and I serve it with rice and mango chutney. It is so good! My children and friends love it!

 

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