Dinner for 6

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Name: Moroccan Chicken Stew
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 1 tbsp avocado oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 tsp kosher salt; freshly ground black pepper; 1 yellow onion; 1 large carrot; 3 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets; 1 sweet potato; 3 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup pearl couscous; 1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional); lots of freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional); 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/3 cup chopped shelled roasted pistachios

$8.20for 465 minServes 6

Chicken, vegetables, spices, pearl couscous, dried cherries, and pistachios simmer together in one flavorful pot.

Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken thighs, 1 lb$2.29/lb typical	1 lb	$2.29Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Cauliflower, 0.5$3.29 each typical	0.5	$1.68Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical	33 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Quinoa, 6 oz$0.20/oz typical	6 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 2.5 oz$0.45/oz typical	2.5 oz	$1.13Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.5 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.5 oz	$1.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.30

Swaps

Swap chicken thighs for chicken breastabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

65 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

African Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners One-pot Cold-weather comfort Winter

Typical price

$2.05 per serving$8.20 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp avocado oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tsp kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow onion
1 large carrot
3 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets
1 sweet potato
3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup pearl couscous
1/2 tsp kosher salt (optional)
lots of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley (optional)
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/3 cup chopped shelled roasted pistachios

Steps

Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, then brown the salted and peppered chicken pieces for 7 minutes.
Add the onion, carrot, cauliflower, sweet potato, and garlic, and cook for 8 minutes.
Stir in the turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon, and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, and simmer covered for 25 minutes.
Stir in the pearl couscous and cook uncovered for 10 minutes, until tender and the chicken reaches 165 F.
Fold in the dried cherries and pistachios, then top with parsley if using.

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