Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with this Moroccan spiced chicken, featuring vibrant spices that create a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- Chicken (bone-in thighs or breasts)
- Olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 large onion
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup dried apricots (chopped)
- 1/2 cup almonds (sliced)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and dried apricots, and slicing the almonds.
- Sear the marinated chicken in a heavy-bottomed pan for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add onions to the pan and sauté until translucent, then add the remaining marinade.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add chopped dried apricots, and simmer covered for 25-30 minutes.
- Toast the sliced almonds in a separate skillet until golden brown.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with toasted almonds, alongside couscous, rice, or bread.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with cauliflower and quinoa for a healthy grain alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
