Easy Moroccan Chicken
A harmonious blend of flavors with warm spices, olives, and raisins, easy to prepare for a delightful meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup olives, pitted
- ½ cup raisins
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Rice or couscous for serving
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs generously with cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add the seasoned chicken, browning it on all sides.
- Add the olives, raisins, and lemon juice into the pot.
- Cover the pot and let it simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice or couscous.
Notes
Leftover Moroccan chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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