Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this delightful Mediterranean Diet Chicken Broccoli recipe! This wholesome dish features tender chicken pieces sautéed to perfection with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and crunchy almonds, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe ensures everyone leaves the table satisfied. 🍽️🥦
The wonderful combination of sautéed broccoli with smoked paprika adds a refreshing twist to this dish, bringing a unique texture to the savory chicken mix. Enhanced with fresh coriander and a splash of white wine, your kitchen will be filled with mouthwatering aromas. Embrace the benefits of the Mediterranean diet and serve up a nutritious meal that not only tastes great but looks vibrant on the plate too! Enjoy this wholesome recipe that embodies the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
- Begin by cutting a whole chicken into small pieces, leaving the skin on for added flavor.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté julienne-cut onions, garlic, and bay leaves until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and raw almonds to the pan, browning them together.
- Season the mixture with Ras el Hanout spice blend, then deglaze the pan with white wine.
- Incorporate coriander, chicken stock, and pitted green olives, cover the pan and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Grind the broccoli in a mixer to create a fine texture while the chicken simmers.
- Sauté red onions and garlic in a separate pan, then add sweet smoked paprika before introducing the ground broccoli.
- Pour in fresh coriander, white wine, chicken broth, and lime juice, cooking for an additional 7 minutes.
- Plate the chicken broccoli mixture and serve immediately for a delightful Mediterranean feast!
- Chicken | 1 | cut into small pieces (breasts and thighs)
- Olive oil | to taste
- Onion Large | 1
- Garlic | 2 cloves | chopped
- Bay leaves | 2 leaves
- Raw almonds | 100 gr | whole, with skin
- Ras el Hanout spice blend | to taste
- White wine | 150 ml
- Coriander | 1 bunch | fresh, chopped
- Chicken stock | 500 ml
- Pitted green olives | 100 gr
- Broccoli | 300 gr | ground in a mixer
- Red onion Large | 1
- Sweet smoked paprika | 1 tablespoons
- Lime juice | 2 tablespoons
- Salt | to taste
- Pepper | to taste
