Description
These Moroccan Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with a blend of warm spices, chickpeas, and dried fruit. Perfect for a satisfying and exotic dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Spice Blend:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup chopped dried apricots or raisins
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Spice Rub: In a small bowl, mix the cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 3–4 minutes per side until browned, then remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Onion and Garlic: In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and sauté the sliced onion for 3–4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and dried apricots or raisins. Return the chicken to the pan, nestling it into the sauce.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over couscous, rice, or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Bone-in chicken thighs can be used for extra flavor—just increase the cooking time by 5–10 minutes.
- This dish tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
