Description
Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this aromatic Moroccan chicken recipe. Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich blend of spices create a dish bursting with warmth and flavor. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and guaranteed to impress. Serve it with fluffy couscous or warm pita bread to soak up the delicious sauce!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp high-quality extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: chop the onion and dried apricots, and mince the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onions for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, and the cinnamon stick. Add chopped apricots and stir to combine.
- Pour enough water (or chicken broth) into the skillet to cover the chicken halfway; add lemon juice before returning the chicken to the skillet.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh (about 125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight in spices. Swap dried apricots for raisins or add olives for a unique twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days; reheat on low heat to maintain tenderness.