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Creamy Ras el Hanout Chicken with Aubergine

  • Writer: loiskaranina
    loiskaranina
  • May 11
  • 3 min read
Golden dish with Ras el Hanout seasoned chicken in a creamy sauce, garnished with lemon slices. Surrounded by colourful olives, and chopped beets.
A deeply flavourful low-carb comfort dish packed with warming Moroccan spices

Some recipes happen by careful planning. Others happen because you accidentally buy an aubergine instead of a courgette — and discover something even better.

This creamy Ras el Hanout chicken became one of those unexpected kitchen wins: rich, aromatic, deeply savoury, and surprisingly simple. The combination of warming Moroccan spices, tender chicken, silky aubergine, and cooling Greek yogurt creates a dish that feels indulgent while staying completely low-carb and keto-friendly.

It’s the kind of meal that tastes like it simmered all day, yet comes together in under 40 minutes.

Scattered Ras el Hanout spices form a swirling pattern on a dark surface, creating a warm and textured visual effect.

Why This Recipe Works for a Low-Carb Lifestyle


One of the biggest challenges on a keto or low-carb diet is avoiding meals that feel repetitive or bland. This dish solves that instantly.


Ras el Hanout is a North African spice blend traditionally made with spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, cloves, allspice, cayenne, and black pepper. The result is a warm, complex flavour profile that adds incredible depth without relying on sugar or high-carb ingredients.


Combined with healthy fats from olive oil and Greek yogurt, plus protein from chicken, this meal is:

  • High in flavour

  • Rich and satisfying

  • Naturally low in carbohydrates

  • Blood sugar friendly

  • Ideal for meal prep or family dinners


The Greek yogurt also adds a creamy tanginess that balances the spices beautifully while contributing protein and beneficial fats.


Serves 2 generous portions

Ingredients

  • 320g chicken breast, sliced into strips or chunks

  • 1 medium aubergine, cubed (skin on)

  • 1 bell pepper, colour of choice or a mix!

  • 1 handful of cavolo nero

  • 1 handful of spring greens, or other leafy greens

  • 1–1½ tbsp Ras el Hanout spice blend

  • 1½ tbsp olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2–3 tbsp chicken broth

  • 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt

  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

Optional:

  • Extra dollop of Greek yogurt for serving

  • Toasted almonds for crunch

  • Olives for a salty contrast



Method

1. Prepare the Aubergine

Cube the aubergine and lightly salt it. Leave for 10–15 minutes, then pat dry with kitchen paper.

This helps improve texture and reduces excess moisture.



2. Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine:

  • Olive oil

  • Lemon juice

  • Garlic

  • Ras el Hanout

Add the chicken and coat well. Leave to marinate for at least 20 minutes if possible.

3. Cook the Aubergine

Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and cook the aubergine for 6–8 minutes until softened and lightly golden. Add the chopped bell pepper at the same time and allow to soften as well.

Remove and set aside.



4. Cook the Chicken

In the same pan, cook the chicken for around 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.



5. Create the Sauce

Return the aubergine and peppers to the pan and add the chicken broth. Allow it to bubble gently for 1 minute.

Reduce the heat to low and stir through the Greek yogurt until the sauce becomes creamy and silky.

Finish with fresh herbs and an extra squeeze of lemon if desired.


Nutritional Notes for Ras el Hanout Chicken

This recipe is naturally:

  • Low in carbohydrates

  • High in protein

  • Rich in satiating fats

  • Free from refined sugars

Aubergine is also an excellent low-carb vegetable choice, providing fibre and antioxidants while absorbing the flavours of the sauce beautifully.

For those following a ketogenic diet, pairing warming spices with adequate fat and protein can make meals feel far more satisfying and sustainable long term.



Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Cauliflower rice

  • Buttered greens

  • Roasted broccoli

  • Or simply enjoy on its own as a rich, comforting bowl meal



Final Thoughts

Healthy eating never has to mean boring food.

One of the most powerful things about low-carb cooking is discovering just how flavourful real, whole ingredients can become when combined well. This dish is proof that a few spices, good-quality yogurt, and simple ingredients can create something genuinely memorable.

And yes — it may even be worthy of licking the plate afterwards.



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