Moroccan Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
370 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Moroccan Chicken
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This Moroccan chicken is tender chicken thighs cooked in an aromatic sauce with olives and lemon. An easy dinner that's full of unique flavors!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds bone in skin on chicken thighs
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 thinly sliced onion
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ cup green olives
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat.
- Season 2 pounds bone in skin on chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper to taste and add the chicken in one layer to the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan. Place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 thinly sliced onion to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until just softened. Add 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon paprika, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger and ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon the liquid over the chicken and place the pan uncovered into the oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked throughout to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Stir in ½ cup green olives and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and serve, add lemon wedges for garnish if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
370kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
432mg
(18%)
Potassium
393mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
740IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 370 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 370kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 432mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 393mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 740IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
15 reviews
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