Moroccan Chicken Bowl

Moroccan Chicken Bowl

With Tomato, Slaw and Pickled Onions

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 32m
Temp.: 425 °F
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (27 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the Base:

For the Moroccan Chicken:

For the Tomato Salad:

For the Slaw:

For Pickled Onions:

Nutritional Information

308
calories
11g
fat
21,1g
carbohydrates
32,2g
protein
90mg
cholesterol
676mg
sodium
Moroccan Chicken Bowl

Recipe Description

This Moroccan Chicken Bowl is a healthy and nutritious lunchtime salad that is flavorsome and filling and does the job, whether it be in an office or a work from home environment! With an arugula salad base, topped with Moroccan spiced chicken breasts, a cherry tomato and scallion salad, a sweet and tangy cabbage slaw and some homemade pickled onions. Each topping works on it’s own and together they compliment so well. 

To make Moroccan Chicken Bowl, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Moroccan Chicken Bowl

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare pickled onions

    20 min
    Step 1 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    In a small mixing bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, a pinch of sugar together until combined then add a small, thinly sliced red onion. Set aside for about 20 minutes, tossing a few times, to marinate, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

  2. 2

    Prepare slaw

    10 min
    Step 2 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    In another bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon of cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of honey, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper together, until combined then add ½ head of cored and shredded red cabbage. Set aside for about 10 minutes, tossing a few times, to marinate, or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

  3. 3

    Season chicken

    2 min
    Step 3 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon of ground cumin, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of pepper, and pinch of red pepper flakes then rub into 4 chicken breasts.

  4. 4

    Sear chicken

    2 min
    Step 4 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    In a large skillet on medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and add the seasoned chicken breasts. Sear for about 2-3 minutes per side then transfer to the oven.

  5. 5

    Bake chicken

    10 min
    Step 5 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    Cook in the preheated oven at 425 °F for about 9-11 minutes until cooked through and roasted.

  6. 6

    Assemble bowls

    3 min
    Step 6 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    In 4 serving bowls, divide some arugula, the cooked and sliced breasts, tomato salad, sweet and tangy slaw and pickled onions, in each.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Moroccan Chicken Bowl

    Serve as is, and enjoy!

This Moroccan Chicken Bowl is hearty and healthy and full of so many wonderful flavors that just come together so well to fill the lunchtime meal. Do you love salad bowls? Share some of your other bowl ideas with us online and use our hashtag #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Oli
April 7, 2025
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This bowl hits just right, so bomb and easy. Cooked it for lunch, now I’m hooked.

Karine Dubois
December 20, 2024
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This Moroccan Chicken Bowl is superb. I made it for lunch and felt so proud sharing it with my friends. Everyone loved the flavors.

Ivy Johnson
July 26, 2024
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OMG, this Moroccan Chicken Bowl is a game changer! I whipped it up for lunch last week while the kiddos were napping, and it was bomb. The flavors are on point and the chicken is so juicy. Even my picky husband loved it! Definitely making it again.

Emily Anderson
October 9, 2023
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OMG, this Moroccan Chicken Bowl is sooo delish! I made it for lunch and my hubby gobbled it up! Super easy peasy and packed with flavor. Totally my new fave!

Vicky Thompson
October 5, 2023
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This Moroccan Chicken Bowl is beyond amazing! My kids loved it and even asked for seconds! The flavors are so vibrant and fresh. It’s a perfect lunch for busy days! I whipped it up during nap time and it was a hit. So happy to add this to our family favorites. Highly recommend!

Tina
July 22, 2023
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Absolutely loved this!

Sammy
June 3, 2023
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Superb meal option!

Fiona Smith
May 21, 2023
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Superb! This Moroccan Chicken Bowl was a hit at our family lunch. The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, I felt like I was transported to Morocco! Everyone loved the spicy chicken and tangy slaw. It’s definitely a recipe I’ll be making again.

Quinn
March 11, 2023
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Superb!

Bella Johnson
January 6, 2023
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Yummy and fresh!

Hannah
December 16, 2022
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Wow!

Clara
March 7, 2022
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Absolutely loved it! Made this for our family lunch, and it was a hit! My kids enjoyed the flavors, especially the pickled onions. Quick and simple to prepare, perfect for busy days. Definitely adding this to our regular menu.

Robby
September 10, 2021
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Superb! I made this for lunch after a workout. The flavors exploded in my mouth, and I felt full and energized.

Lara78
January 15, 2021
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I made this Moroccan Chicken Bowl for lunch last week while working from home. It was super easy to prepare, and my kids loved the colorful toppings! The spices gave it a delightful kick. This will definitely be a regular in our weekly meals for healthy lunches.

Maggie
September 2, 2020
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Delicious and filling! My husband and I loved it for lunch, easy to prepare after our busy morning. The spices were perfect, and the salad was so fresh!

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