Moroccan Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
78 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
388 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Moroccan
Moroccan Chicken
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This Moroccan chicken is a one pot meal with chicken thighs, green olives and spices, all simmered together until tender. A unique and unexpected dinner option that's full of bold flavors.
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Ingredients
For the spice blend
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
For the chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 onion halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Instructions
For the spice blend
- Add all the spices to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
For the chicken
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken skin side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Remove the chicken from the pan. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes or until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the spice blend and flour to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Stir in the chicken broth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Stir in the raisins.
- Cover the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Uncover, then stir in the olives and lemon juice. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle the cilantro over the top, then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
481mg
(14%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3885IU
(78%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 481mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3885IU | 78% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
78 reviews
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