Moroccan Chicken with lemon and raisins
This Moroccan lemon chicken recipe is easy to make, delicious, low-carb, and healthy. During those busy weekdays, you can prepare this meal quickly and eat it for lunch and dinner.
If vegan, use tofu instead of chicken. If pescatarian, use your preferred fish.
This chicken recipe can be served with your favorite side of veggies or with a simple salad. Check out my fermented lemons recipe here. If you don't have access to fermented lemons or don't have time to prepare them, use fresh lemons instead.
RECIPE
Ingredients
6 lbs chicken, approx 2700g
15 medium garlic cloves, halved
one red small onion, julienned
3 Tbsp avocado oil
1/2 green cabbage, shredded
1 cup raisins
1 cup water
3 preserved lemons, cut in quarters, or 2 fresh lemons
spices: 2 Tbsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin powder, 2 tsp ginger powder, 2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ground pepper, 2 tsp pink Himalayan salt, and 4 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Make the marinade by combining all the spices and olive oil into a paste;
Prep your chicken, add the marinade, mix well, and marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge- it's recommended to marinate your chicken overnight for more flavor;
Coat the bottom of your baking tray with avocado oil, and add the shredded cabbage- it will ensure moisture so your chicken doesn't dry out;
Place the chicken over the cabbage, and add the garlic, onion, raisins, and preserved lemons between the chicken pieces;
Add the water, and bake for 50 minutes at 420F, or until fully cooked;
Serve with veggies of choice, preferably low-carb cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, or asparagus.
Enjoy!
As usual, these are my thoughts and ideas, not medical advice. You are encouraged to create your own recipes or search for some suited to your needs. I am just sharing my recipes, hoping that I can inspire some of you to make healthier food choices.
Please remember that we all have different nutritional needs and that food affects us differently. If you are not sure which foods are best for you, reach out for a free phone consultation.
In good health,
Ioana