NYP-Nutrition-NYPBeHealthy Recipes-Moroccan Chicken with Chickpe

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large bowl, create your mojo marinade by combining all the ingredients except the chicken and mixing thoroughly. If using fresh oregano, finely chop before adding to the bowl.

Step 2

Marinate the chicken in one cup of mojo marinade for at least 15 minutes or up to 3 hours.

Step 3

Remove cutlets from marinade and grill for 1 ½ minutes per side or sauté 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 4

Add the remaining unused marinade to the grilled chicken.

Step 5

Serve immediately and garnish with fresh oregano.

Step 6

Chickpea & Lentil Stew

Step 7

In a large saucepot, on medium-high heat, heat oil in a pan. Add onions and celery and cook until softened.

Step 8

Add ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg and black pepper and cook stirring constantly for about 1 minute.

Step 9

Stir in lentils, kidney beans, and chickpeas and continue to cook for about 2 minutes.

Step 10

Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add diced tomatoes and reduce.

Step 11

Add chopped cilantro, lemon juice and lemon zest and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with a sprig of cilantro. Serve hot with the pan seared chicken breast.