Exotic and Sweet Moroccan Chicken with Spicy Rice

Name: Exotic and Sweet Moroccan Chicken with Spicy Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup flour; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp confectioners' sugar; 0.25 tsp ginger; salt and pepper; oil; 3 cup prepared basmati rice; 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chili pepper; 1 lb fresh mushrooms; 1 onion; oil; salt and pepper; fresh cilantro

Chicken, basmati rice and mushrooms baked in the oven and spiced with cinnamon and ginger. It's finished with pyramid of chicken pieces.

45 min · Serves 8 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Cut the chicken breast into largish bite-sized portions. Mix the flour with the cinnamon, confectioner's sugar, ginger, salt and pepper to taste.
2
Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture. Fry in shallow oil until browned and cooked through, turning once.
3
Keep warm in a low oven. Saute the chile peppers, mushrooms and onion in oil until softened and golden.
4
Add the cooked basmati rice and continue sauteing until cooked through. Add the salt and pepper to taste.
5
Spread the rice and a large platter. Top with a pyramid of chicken pieces. Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander), if desired.