4.8 from 15 votes
Moroccan Chicken
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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 370 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Middle Eastern
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.