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Moroccan Chicken Recipe

A flavorful Moroccan chicken dish with aromatic spices.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Diced Tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup Chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. 3. In the same skillet, add cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. 4. Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and chickpeas. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Return chicken to the skillet, skin side up. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  6. 6. Stir in lemon juice and fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Moroccan, Spicy
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