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.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 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
- Add all the spices to a small bowl. Stir until combined.
- 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
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 24 g