Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Thigh
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Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Thigh

Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Thigh

with Zucchini, Zesty Rice and Lemony Yogurt

This one's in the running to be your next weeknight fave. Warm, fragrant spices and creamy yogurt are a perfect, quick marinade for chicken thighs, while zesty rice rounds out the flavours of this delicious Moroccan-inspired plate.

Tags:
Family Friendly
Quick
Allergens:
Soy
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time5 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

280 g

Chicken Thighs

¾ cup

Basmati Rice

1 unit(s)

Zucchini

1 unit(s)

Lemon

1 tbsp

Chicken Stock Powder

(Contains Soy May contain Sesame, Sulphites, Wheat, Egg, Fish, Milk, Mustard)

1 tbsp

Moroccan Spice Blend

(May contain Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts, Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts)

1 unit(s)

Greek Yogurt

(Contains Milk)

1 tsp

Garlic Salt

(May contain Wheat, Milk, Mustard, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites, Tree nuts)

1 unit(s)

Sweet Bell Pepper

7 g

Parsley

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Unsalted Butter*

(Contains Milk)

0.13 tsp

Salt*

2 tbsp

Oil*

¼ tsp

Sugar*

0.13 tsp

Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Calories720 kcal
Fat28 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate77 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein41 g
Cholesterol155 mg
Sodium1630 mg
Trans Fat0.4 g
Potassium950 mg
Calcium150 mg
Iron4.5 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Bowl
Medium Pot
Measuring Cups
Zester
Small Bowl
Measuring Spoons
Baking Sheet
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Boil water and marinate chicken
1
  • Add 1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 cups) water and stock powder to a medium pot. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Meanwhile, combine Moroccan Spice Blend, half the garlic salt and half the yogurt in a large bowl. (NOTE: Reserve remaining yogurt for sauce in step 3.)
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then add to the large bowl with yogurt marinade. Toss to coat.

 

Cook rice
2
  • Once boiling, add rice, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 12-14 min.
  • Remove the pot from heat. Set aside, still covered.
Prep and make lemony yogurt
3
  • Meanwhile, halve zucchini lengthwise, then cut into 1/2-inch half-moons.
  • Core, then cut pepper into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roughly chop parsley.
  • Zest, then juice half the lemon (whole lemon for 4 ppl). Cut remaining lemon into wedges.
  • Add remaining yogurt, lemon juice and 1/4 tsp (1/2 tsp) sugar to a small bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine. Set aside.
Cook chicken
4
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then chicken. Cook until golden-brown, 2-3 min per side.
  • Remove the pan from heat, then transfer chicken to an unlined baking sheet.
  • Roast in the middle of the oven until cooked through, 10-14 min.**
  • Carefully rinse and wipe the pan clean.
Cook veggies
5
  • Reheat the same pan over medium-high.
  • When the pan is hot, add 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) oil, then zucchini and peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 4-5 min.
  • Season with remaining garlic salt and pepper.
Finish and serve
6
  • Fluff rice with a fork, then add lemon zest, half the parsley and 1 tbsp (2 tbsp) butter. Season with salt, then stir to combine.
  • Thinly slice chicken.
  • Divide zesty rice between plates. Top with veggies and chicken.
  • Spoon lemony yogurt over chicken. Sprinkle remaining parsley over top.
  • Squeeze a lemon wedge over top, if desired.
7

If you've opted to get chicken thighs, marinate them in the same way the recipe instructs you to marinate the chicken breasts.