Description
A flavorful and hearty one-pot Moroccan chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered with cumin, harissa, honey, cherry tomatoes, courgettes, and chickpeas. This easy stovetop dish combines spicy, sweet, and savory elements for a wholesome meal packed with vibrant North African-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Spice
- 4 skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables and Sauce
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- 400g can cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsp harissa paste (e.g., Belazu Rose Harissa)
- 1 tbsp clear honey
- 2 medium courgettes, thickly sliced
- 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts evenly on all sides with ground cumin and a generous amount of ground black pepper to infuse the meat with warm, aromatic flavors.
- Sauté Chicken and Onions: Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts along with the finely sliced onion and cook for 4 minutes, allowing the chicken to brown slightly and the onions to soften.
- Turn Chicken and Continue Cooking: Flip the chicken breasts over and cook for another 3 minutes. Stir the onions regularly during cooking to ensure they caramelize evenly around the chicken.
- Add Tomatoes and Flavorings: Pour in the canned cherry tomatoes along with 250ml of water. Stir in the harissa paste and clear honey to create a rich, spicy, and slightly sweet sauce base.
- Add Vegetables and Chickpeas: Add the thickly sliced courgettes and drained chickpeas to the pan, combining them gently with the sauce and chicken.
- Simmer Until Tender: Bring the entire mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover or partially cover and cook for 15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through, tender, and the sauce has thickened slightly, melding all the vibrant flavors together.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of harissa paste to control the spice level according to your preference.
- If fresh courgettes are unavailable, zucchini can be used as a substitute.
- Serve this dish with couscous, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken with cumin and pepper for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Keywords: Moroccan chicken, one-pot chicken recipe, harissa chicken, cumin chicken, healthy chicken dinner, easy stovetop chicken, Mediterranean chicken, spicy chicken stew
