5 from 52 votes
Moroccan Chicken
This Moroccan Chicken recipe features bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs seasoned with a warm blend of spices including cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and turmeric. The dish includes golden raisins and green olives added near the end for sweet and briny contrast. The chicken is browned on the stove then baked in a spiced sauce until tender, finished with fresh lemon juice and cilantro.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
388 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
For the spice blend
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric ground
For the chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 chicken thigh bone-in, skin-on
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
- 1 onion halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup green olives pitted
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped leaves
Instructions
For the spice blend
- Add all the spices to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% 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.