After three days of travel, work, and deep connection, I woke up this morning feeling the familiar pull to ground myself. My body was stiff, the weather had been brutal, and I knew if I didn’t reset right away, the inflammation and fatigue would linger.

So I returned to one of my favorite go-to meals: my Moroccan chicken dish. It’s simple, warming, and deeply nourishing—especially after long hours on the road or time spent in unfamiliar environments.

This isn’t just a cozy comfort food. It’s part of a larger practice I lean into when I feel out of sync: reclaiming routine.

Why Routine Matters for Inflammation & Immunity

When we travel (even for good things), our bodies fall out of rhythm. Sleep patterns shift, meals get irregular, and stress—whether good or bad—can trigger inflammation or immune flare-ups.

Reestablishing routine quickly helps signal safety to the nervous system, which in turn supports:

• Reduced inflammation
• Better sleep
• Immune resilience
• Better digestion

And food is one of the best places to start.

The Healing Simplicity of a Monodiet

I don’t always do a full cleanse after traveling, but I do lean on principles from my 3-Day Detox, including what I call the reset trifecta:

1. One-pot, easy-to-digest meals
2. Anti-inflammatory ingredients
3. A rhythm of eating that re-aligns your body clock

This Moroccan chicken recipe is one of my top choices. It features warming spices, tender veggies, and deeply grounding flavors that support the liver, immune system, and digestive tract.

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The Basics (You’ll Need):

• Chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in preferred)
• Carrots, onion, and garlic
• Moroccan spices like cinnamon 
• Bone broth and water

Watch Me Make It

Here’s a quick look at how I prepped it this recipe.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_Q9DpP7oU4k

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Here is entire recipe

Because this recipe has become such a staple for my own resets, I’m including the full version here. This is the exact one I return to when I travel and want to reestablish rhythm.

Moroccan Chicken (Serves 6-8)

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 3–4 pieces)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 1 pouch double-steamed brown lentils (5.3 oz, about a cup cooked)
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 3–4 dried, no-sulfur apricots, chopped
• 14 oz chicken bone broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee
• 1 lemon (1 squeezed per serving)
• Fresh parsley and/or cilantro, for garnish

Moroccan Spice Blend

(Half will be used for the chicken, and half for the rice and lentils before adding the liquid.)

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp allspice
• ¼ tsp ground clove
• ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
• ½ tsp sea salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Wash chicken. Coat with olive oil and half of the seasoning mix.
2. Cook the chicken – Heat 1 tbsp olive oil or ghee in a large pot or deep pan over medium heat. Remove from pan and rest. 
3. Chop the veggies + apricots while the chicken is cooking, then sauté them once the chicken is removed from the pan until softened. 
4. Be sure to continuously let the fond build up and then scrape it, this builds the flavor. If you need a bit of fliud, just use a splash of broth to loosen it from the pan before if it looks like it is going to burn.
5. While the veggies are cooking,chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. It will fall apart further as it cooks.
6. Add the Rice & Lentils – Stir in the lentils and rice, then add the remaining half of the spice blend. Stir for about 1 minute to evenly coat everything with the seasoning.
7. Simmer – Pour in the bone broth and water, stirring to deglaze the pan. 
8. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Garnish and Serve – Top with a squeeze of lemon, fresh parsley and/or cilantro for a bright, fresh finish.

Enjoy! And once you fall in love with this recipe, please share it with your friends 💫