Moroccan Spiced Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan Spiced Chicken: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe, designed to delight your taste buds and impress your guests. This dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions, featuring tender chicken marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, simmered to perfection with chickpeas and apricots. The combination of cumin, cinnamon, and paprika transports you to the heart of North Africa, while the bright notes of lemon zest enhance the overall experience. Easy to prepare and packed with nutrition, this dish is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black 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 chicken thighs with olive oil and spices for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the marinated chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onion in the same pan until soft; add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes; stir to combine.
- Return chicken to the pan along with chickpeas and apricots; stir gently.
- Simmer covered for about 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice before serving; garnish with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg