Moroccan Spiced Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Moroccan Spiced Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of North African cuisine right to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe features tender chicken thighs marinated in a delightful blend of spices, creating an explosion of taste that will please any palate. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this dish pairs beautifully with couscous, fresh salads, or roasted vegetables, making it a versatile choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: North African
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup dried apricots, chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Coat the chicken thighs well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet or pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same pan for about 3-4 minutes until soft; add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add drained diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Return seared chicken to the pan along with chickpeas and dried apricots; gently mix all ingredients together.
- Bring to a boil; then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 30 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg