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MiladyB · 04-11-2007, 10:05 AM

Moroccan Chicken (www.lowfatcooking.about.com)

INGREDIENTS:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat (about 1 1/2 lbs)
1 cup fat-free, reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup dried apricots
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans/chickpeas

PREPARATION:
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over a medium heat. Add onion, carrots and garlic and cook
until onion and garlic are softened, about 5 minutes. Add cumin, paprika, cinnamon,
ginger and allspice and blend well with vegetables.

Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes.
Turn heat up to medium-high and add chicken thighs. Cook for 5 minutes, turning
occasionally. Add chicken broth, cilantro and apricots. Cover, reduce heat to low and
simmer for 25 minutes. Add garbanzo beans and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Serves 4-6

Per Serving: Calories 323, Calories from Fat 71, Total Fat 7.9g (sat 1.5g),
Cholesterol 94mg, Sodium 408mg, Carbohydrate 35.6g, Fiber 6.8g, Protein 27.5g

Princess · 04-11-2007, 06:41 PM

This sounds awesome thanks Beth!

MiladyB · 04-11-2007, 07:09 PM

I thought so too. I haven't made it yet but I think it will be going on my menu plan for next week.

It has SO many of the flavors that I LOVE!

mauldinmama · 04-11-2007, 07:17 PM

Beth,

I look forward to trying all of the menu's you post...they all sound so good...especially now...LOL that all I get is protein shakes...
So what in 4-6 months I'll be able to try????or is it sooner?

MiladyB · 04-11-2007, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauldinmama

Beth,

I look forward to trying all of the menu's you post...they all sound so good...especially now...LOL that all I get is protein shakes...
So what in 4-6 months I'll be able to try????or is it sooner?

Let's see. I started eating a little chicken around 8 weeks post-op. I would say this recipe would be fine by 3 months post-op.

mauldinmama · 04-11-2007, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiladyB

Let's see. I started eating a little chicken around 8 weeks post-op. I would say this recipe would be fine by 3 months post-op.

Thanks Beth....I will be so ready I am sure!

CeeCee · 04-14-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mauldinmama

Beth,

I look forward to trying all of the menu's you post...they all sound so good...especially now...LOL that all I get is protein shakes...
So what in 4-6 months I'll be able to try????or is it sooner?

I made this one month out- no problemo! Just chew, chew, chew!
(But we're all a littrle different too!)

2Bhealthy · 04-30-2007, 06:30 PM

This is the next "Beth Recipe" on my list to try....Yum!

MiladyB · 05-01-2007, 05:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Bhealthy

This is the next "Beth Recipe" on my list to try....Yum!

I actually haven't tried this one myself but its on my meal plan for the week! It sounds SO GOOD to me!! I'll let you know if it was as good as it sounded after I make it.