EASY MOROCCAN CHICKEN STEW RECIPE
Filled
with tender mouthwatering chicken pieces, this Easy Moroccan Chicken is
simmered with delicious aromatic spices, tomatoes, eggplant, dried fruit, and
topped with crunchy slivered almonds.
Cook
Time : 1 hour 30 mins
Total
Time : 1 hour 30 mins
Servings : 10
Calories : 538kcal
INGREDIENTS
·
2
tbsp olive oil
·
salt
+ pepper - to season
· 5
pounds bone-in skin-on chicken - I used a mix of chicken breasts, thighs, and
drumsticks
·
2
yellow onions - chopped
·
4
large carrots - chopped
·
8
cloves garlic - minced
·
2
tbsp Hungarian sweet paprika
·
1
tsp kosher salt - plus more to taste
·
1
tsp fresh ground black pepper - plus more to taste
·
2.5
tsp turmeric
·
2
tsp ground coriander
·
1
tsp fennel seeds
·
1
tsp cumin
·
1.5
tsp ground ginger
·
2
tsp ground cinnamon
·
5
Roma tomatoes - or tomato of choice, roughly chopped
·
1/3
cup fresh lemon juice
·
1
lemon - zested
·
2
cups water - plus more as needed
·
1
large eggplant - chopped into cubes
·
1/2
cup raisins
·
1/2
cup Turkish apricots - halved
·
2
tsp dried marjoram
·
1/2
cup slivered almonds
·
Fresh
chopped cilantro - for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Brown
the chicken. Heat a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1
tablespoon of oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. When the skillet is
hot, add the chicken pieces, fitting as many into the skillet that will fit
comfortably. Work in batches to brown the chicken, cooking each side for
approximately 2-3 minutes only (the chicken will not be cooked through
entirely). Remove chicken to a clean plate and repeat until all the chicken has
been browned.
2. Heat
a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat (at least 10
quarts). Add the olive oil and onions and mix well. Sauté the onions for 2-3
minute, stirring frequently. Add the carrots and continue to cook for an
additional 3-4 minutes, or until onions are soft and translucent. Reduce heat
to medium-low and stir in the garlic. Cook for 30-60 seconds, mixing
continuously.
3. Add
the paprika, salt, pepper, turmeric, coriander, fennel seeds, cumin, ground
ginger, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Cook over medium-low heat for
30-60 seconds, stirring continuously.
4. Add
the chopped Roma tomatoes, lemon juice, and lemon zest and mix well to combine
with the onion and spices. Add the water and increase the heat to medium-high.
Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Arrange
chicken pieces back into the pot (if the sauce is extra thick, add an
additional cup or two of water). Return pot to a boil. Reduce heat to low,
cover the pot and allow the chicken to simmer for 20-30 minutes. After 20-30
minutes, turn the chicken over, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Gently
stir in cubed eggplant, raisins, apricots, and marjoram into the chicken and
continue to cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove cover and cook over medium-high
heat for an additional 15 minutes or until eggplant is fully cooked.
7.
Season
stew with additional lemon juice, salt, paprika, or other spices as you see
necessary. Sprinkle with slivered almonds and fresh cilantro for serving.
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Chicken Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 188mg63%
Sodium 628mg26%
Potassium 782mg22%
Total Carbohydrates 16g5%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 4g
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A38.7%
Vitamin C20.8%
Calcium7.9%
Iron18.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Recipe
from theforkedspoon.com
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