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| Easy Moroccan Chicken with Dried Plums |
Diet Type: Dairy Free
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Cooking Time: 30 minutes - one hour
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Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil |
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves |
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3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped |
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1 can reduced sodium chicken broth |
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3 medium carrots, sliced 1/3 inch thick |
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1 cup pitted dried plums |
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2 teaspoons ground Cumin |
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
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3/4 cup sliced green onions |
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Salt and pepper |
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Hot couscous, optional |
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Lemon wedges, optional |
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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted |
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Directions:
In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat until hot. Place chicken in skillet; cook 5-8 minutes or until browned, turning once. Add garlic; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth, carrots, dried plums, Cumin and cinnamon. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Remove cover; cook and stir 10 minutes or until chicken centers are no longer pink, carrots are tender and sauce is slightly reduced. Stir in green onions and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over couscous with lemon wedges, if desired. Pass almonds separately. Tip: To toast almonds, arrange in enven layer on baking sheet. Bake in 350 degree oven 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.
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Servings: 4
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Author: California Dried Plum Board
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Servings per Recipe: 4
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Calories 403 Calories from Fat 124
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% Daily Value*
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 | | Total Fat 14g | 21% |  | | Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |  | | Mono Fat 8g | |  | | Cholesterol 73mg | 24% |  | | Sodium 493mg | 21% |  | | Total Carbs 40g | 13% |  | | Dietary Fiber 6g | 24% |  | | Sugars 0g | |  | | Protein 32g | |  | | Iron | 27% |  | | Calcium | 10% |  | | Vitamin C | 11% |  | | Vitamin E | 16% |  | | Vitamin A | 138% |  | | Vitamin B-12 | 7% |  | | Vitamin B-6 | 40% |  | | Pantothenic acid | 12% |  | | Niacin | 74% |  | | Riboflavin | 18% |  | | Thiamin | 13% |  | | Folate | 7% |  | | Selenium | 48% |  | | Manganese | 35% |  | | Copper | 20% |  | | Zinc | 11% |  | | Potassium | 26% |  | | Phosphorus | 32% |  | | Magnesium | 19% |
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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