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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Breast

Moroccan Spiced Chicken Breast

Aromatic North African chicken

💪 High Protein
🥗 Low Carb
❤️ Low Sat. Fat
✓ Diabetes Friendly

30m

Total

260

Calories

38g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

5g

Carbs

2g

Fiber

3g

Net Carbs

10g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

10

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

1

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces (6 oz each) Chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F or heat grill to medium-high.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Brush chicken with olive oil on both sides. Rub spice mixture evenly over chicken.

  4. 4

    If baking: Place on baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.

  5. 5

    If grilling: Grill 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through.

  6. 6

    Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

💡 Tips

  • •Warm spices create complex flavor
  • •Don't skip the cinnamon - it's subtle but important
  • •Serve with cauliflower couscous