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Moroccan Chicken with Apricots Recipe
Busy nights call for this Moroccan Chicken with Apricots—bold, bright, and unbelievably quick at just 30 minutes from start to finish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 476 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon seeded and minced jalapeno
- 2 teaspoons Moroccan spice
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup halved dried dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots Turkish variety if you can find them
- 14 ounces can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- Couscous for serving optional
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Pat the chicken pieces dry and add them to the flour mixture, tossing to coat both sides.
- Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and browned. Stir in the Moroccan spice mixture, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook for 30 seconds, then add the broth, dates, and apricots.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Cover, turn the heat down to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the chickpeas and vinegar. Taste and add salt as needed. Garnish with sliced almonds and serve with couscous (optional).
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Notes
- To store your Moroccan Chicken Skillet, let it cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, thaw it in the fridge overnight if frozen, then warm it on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through. Add a splash of broth if needed to maintain moisture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
476kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
42g
(84%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
594mg
(25%)
Potassium
1043mg
(30%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
727IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
130mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 476
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 476kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 42g | 84% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 594mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 727IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.