Moroccan Chicken: This Moroccan Chicken is a flavorful dish infused with aromatic spices, slow-cooked to perfection for a tender and juicy bite. Whether served with couscous or rice, Moroccan Chicken delivers a rich and authentic taste of North African cuisine!
Ingredients for Moroccan Chicken:
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (14-ounce) diced tomatoes
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 preserved lemon, chopped
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Method for Moroccan Chicken:
- Season the Chicken:
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne, and salt.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- Brown the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken to a plate.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and tomato paste, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add Liquids and Simmer:
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cinnamon stick.
- Return the browned chicken to the pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Finish the Dish:
- Add the chopped preserved lemon, green olives, cilantro, and parsley to the pot.
- Simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is very tender.
- Serve:
- Remove the cinnamon stick. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
- Serve the chicken with the flavorful sauce, garnished with extra cilantro and parsley.
Enjoy this fragrant and flavorful Moroccan dish!
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