Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipe
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Time to reach pressure
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
533 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipe
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Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Thigh is a flavorful and family-friendly dinner ready in 30 minutes. This easy recipe is packed with warm spices, juicy chicken, and protein-rich quinoa & chickpeas for a complete one-pot meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- ½ cup golden raisins or dried cherries
- 1 can chickpeas drained
- 1 ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro for garnish chopped
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Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with paprika, turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Turn the Instant Pot on and select the Sauté button. Add olive oil.
- Once the oil is hot, cook the chicken until brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside for a few minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, onions, and sauté in the same oil for 2 minutes.
- Next, add quinoa, golden raisins, chickpeas, and chicken stock and mix. Then, place the browned chicken on top.
- Cancel the Saute button. Put the lid on the Instant Pot. Select the pressure cook or manual button on high pressure for 10 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in a Sealing position). It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to reach pressure.
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, the pressure is quickly released by manually moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position.
- Take the lid off carefully and select the CANCEL button.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Searing your chicken thighs isn't just for looks; it locks in those juices and sets the stage for flavor. So don't skip it.
- Rinse the quinoa before adding it to the pressure cooker. This removes any bitterness and ensures that the quinoa is fluffy.
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs. But I find chicken breasts harder to use in a pressure cooker because if you overcook them, they get rubbery. So I stick with thighs, which are juicy and cheaper too!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
533kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
163mg
(54%)
Sodium
777mg
(32%)
Potassium
897mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
317IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 533kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 777mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 897mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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9 reviews
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