Savory Moroccan Chicken: Your New Comfort Food Delight

This Moroccan chicken recipe offers a delightful blend of spices and flavors, making it a comforting weeknight dinner.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Moroccan

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 thighs Chicken bone-in, skin-on preferred
2 tablespoons Olive Oil

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion chopped
4 cloves Garlic minced

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
2 cups Chicken Broth low-sodium
1 can Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh

For the Flavor Boosters

1 each Preserved Lemon chopped
1 cup Green Olives any variety
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped

For the Spice Mix

1 teaspoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Ginger fresh, grated
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust for spiciness
1 teaspoon Salt to taste

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Mix the spices in a small bowl; rub mixture over chicken thighs.
Heat olive oil in a large pot; sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5 minutes.
Sauté chopped onion until translucent; add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for an additional minute.
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and chicken thighs back to the pot; bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Add chopped preserved lemon and green olives; simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove cinnamon stick, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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