Moroccan Shredded Chicken
If you're looking for a delicious and healthy dish, look no further than Moroccan Shredded Chicken. This dish is easy to make and full of flavor. Plus, it's low in carbs and calories, making it the perfect meal for anyone on a diet.
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 large onion diced
- 4 carrots peeled, diced
- 3 stalk of celery diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cup chicken broth
- 1 can 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 lemon sliced
- 3/4 cup sliced kalama olive
- 1 tsp coriander leave
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ΒΌ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat add 1 tbsp olive oil Once the oil the hot add the chicken and cook on each side for 3 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown. Remove for the skillet and reserve.
- In the same skillet add the rest of the olive oil, the onion, carrot and celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Reduce heat and add the broth, diced tomatoes lemon juice, olives, and spices, mix well.
- Add the chicken and place the lemon on top, simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and shred it.
- Place the shredded chicken back in the skillet and give a stir to combine everything.
- Serve hot, garnish with fresh parsley.
