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Moroccan Chicken
This Moroccan chicken is tender chicken thighs cooked in an aromatic sauce with olives and lemon. An easy dinner that's full of unique flavors!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Servings:
6
Ingredients
6
bone in skin on chicken thighs
salt and pepper to taste
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
onion
thinly sliced
1
cup
chicken broth
1
tablespoon
paprika
2
teaspoons
ground cumin
3/4
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon
ground ginger
1/4
teaspoon
ground turmeric
1/2
cup
green olives
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
2
tablespoons
chopped parsley
lemon wedges for garnish
optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Heat the olive oil in a large oven safe pan over medium high heat.
Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and add the chicken in one layer to the pan.
Cook for 5-6 minutes per side or until golden brown.
Remove the chicken from the pan. Place on a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
Add the onion to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes or until just softened.
Add the chicken broth, paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric to the pan. Stir to combine.
Add the chicken back to the pan. Spoon the liquid over the chicken and place the pan uncovered into the oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is done.
Stir in the olives and lemon juice. Sprinkle with parsley and serve, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Calories:
370
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
4
g
|
Protein:
24
g
|
Fat:
28
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Cholesterol:
142
mg
|
Sodium:
432
mg
|
Potassium:
393
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
740
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
35
mg
|
Iron:
1.9
mg