Keto Moroccan Chicken Recipe
A flavorful Keto Moroccan Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken thighs slow-cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions, perfect for a low-carb, hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes (no sugar added)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Place the boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Sprinkle ground cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well-coated with the spices.
- Add vegetables and garlic: Pour the can of diced tomatoes (with no added sugar) over the seasoned chicken. Add the diced onion and minced garlic on top to enhance the flavors during cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Serve and garnish: Once cooked, serve the chicken hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro to add a burst of color and fresh flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chopped fresh chili peppers.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook this dish in a covered skillet on low heat for about 1 hour until the chicken is tender.
- The recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates and ideal for a ketogenic diet.
- Fresh cilantro can be substituted with fresh parsley if preferred.
- Make sure to use diced tomatoes without added sugar to keep the recipe keto-friendly.
Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/keto-moroccan-chicken-recipe/
