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Moroccan Chicken Stew
4.2 from 48 votes

Moroccan Chicken Stew

Quick and easy Moroccan Chicken Stew with ginger turmeric aromatic rice is a healthy filling dinner. This warmly-spiced stew is mild and comforting for a healthy cozy meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 567 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large carrot peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce no salt added if possible
  • 2 Tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts toasted, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Heat the avocado oil in a cast iron skillet (or heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven) over medium-high heat.
  2. Carefully place the thighs skin-side down on the hot skillet and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until skin is golden-brown and crispy. Carefully flip the chicken and continue cooking another 3 or 4 minutes. Note: if you have a splatter screen, place it on top of the cast iron skillet to avoid fat from splattering out of the skillet. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  3. Lower the temperature to medium, and add the onion, bell peppers, carrots, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened but are still al dente, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the tomato sauce, honey, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, and raisins to the skillet and stir well.
  5. Place the chicken pieces back in the skillet, submerging them in sauce. Cover the skillet and cook 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Stew becomes more flavorful with time, so feel free to simmer the stew an additional 25 to 30 minutes if you have the time.
  6. Serve Moroccan Chicken Stew with Ginger-Turmeric Aromatic Rice and toasted pine nuts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 4 Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 30g (46%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 567

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 4
Calories 567kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 30g 46%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.