How to meal prep abroad in Morocco! π²π¦ Tagine or Dutch oven = π₯π₯π₯
Ingredients
- Chicken Β· skinless2 lb
- Turmeric1 ΒΎ tsp
- Garlic3 tbsp
- Salt1 Β½ tsp
- Black pepperΒ½ tsp
- Olive oil7 tsp
- Rice Β· rinsed1 Β½ cups
- Red onion Β· choppedΒ½ cups
- Zucchini3 cups
- Parsley Β· chopped2 tbsp
Instructions
- Cut the zucchini and eggplant into 1-inch pieces, sprinkle with salt and let rest 10 minutes. Pat dry, then toss with turmeric, black pepper and olive oil. Set aside.
- Mix the turmeric, herb and garlic blend, salt and pepper. Pat the chicken dry and season it generously on all sides.
- Heat olive oil in a tagine base or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 2β3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside, leaving the browned bits in the pot.
- In the same pot, add olive oil and sautΓ© the red onion 1β2 minutes until softened. Add the rinsed rice and stir about 1 minute to coat. Add turmeric and salt, then pour in water to cover the rice by about half an inch.
- Nestle the seared chicken on top of the rice and arrange the seasoned zucchini and eggplant over the chicken. Cover and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed the water and the chicken reaches 165Β°F internal temperature.
- Remove the lid, garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and divide into 4 containers with rice, chicken and vegetables in each.
Summarized from Fit Men Cook's video. Watch it for the details.
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