Description
A flavorful Moroccan Chicken Stew with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and sweet dried fruits. Perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (14 oz) chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup almonds, toasted
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Couscous for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large tagine or pot. Brown the chicken thighs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and spices (cumin, ginger, cinnamon, paprika) and sauté for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken broth, bringing to a simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pot, along with the chopped dried apricots. Cover and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the toasted almonds before serving.
- Serve the Moroccan Chicken Stew over couscous and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use chickpeas and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg