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Moroccan Chicken

This Moroccan chicken is a one pot meal with chicken thighs, green olives and spices, all simmered together until tender. A unique and unexpected dinner option that's full of bold flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan

Ingredients

For the spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
For the chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 onion halved and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves

Instructions

For the spice blend
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  1. Add all the spices to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
For the chicken
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place the chicken skin side down in the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until browned.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Add the chicken back to the pan. Stir in the raisins.
  7. Cover the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  8. 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 (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3885IU (78%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

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.