Mqila (Moroccan Chicken and Egg Skillet)
Mqila (Moroccan Chicken and Egg Skillet)
Ingredients
For the Mqila
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 small chilies, finely diced, adjust to taste
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, finely dice the chilies, and dice the tomatoes. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, finely diced chilies, and diced tomatoes. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and start to wilt, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the skillet. Season with salt, ground black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, ground turmeric, and optional crushed red pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients and ensure the chicken is coated with the spices.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the chicken cook fully for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink inside. Stir once halfway through cooking.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Uncover the pan. Carefully crack the 3 large eggs directly on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture. You can choose to keep them sunny-side up or gently scramble them into the dish with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Cover the pan again and continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred level of doneness (set whites, runny yolks, or fully scrambled).
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Remove from heat. Finish the dish with a final drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper. Serve hot with a loaf of crusty bread and a cup of Moroccan mint tea.
⏱️ 1 min
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Mqila (Moroccan Chicken and Egg Skillet)
Ingredients
For the Mqila
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 small chilies, finely diced, adjust to taste
- 3 medium tomatoes, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper, optional
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Prepare all vegetables: finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, finely dice the chilies, and dice the tomatoes. Cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, finely diced chilies, and diced tomatoes. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and start to wilt, about 5 to 7 minutes.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add the cubed chicken breasts to the skillet. Season with salt, ground black pepper, cumin powder, coriander powder, ground turmeric, and optional crushed red pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients and ensure the chicken is coated with the spices.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the chicken cook fully for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until no longer pink inside. Stir once halfway through cooking.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Uncover the pan. Carefully crack the 3 large eggs directly on top of the chicken and vegetable mixture. You can choose to keep them sunny-side up or gently scramble them into the dish with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Cover the pan again and continue to cook for another 3 to 5 minutes, or until the eggs reach your preferred level of doneness (set whites, runny yolks, or fully scrambled).
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Remove from heat. Finish the dish with a final drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of fresh ground black pepper. Serve hot with a loaf of crusty bread and a cup of Moroccan mint tea.
⏱️ 1 min