Moroccan Braised Chicken

Discover the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this aromatic Moroccan Braised Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of warm spices, tangy preserved lemon, and briny green olives. Tender, golden-browned chicken thighs are slow-braised in a rich, spiced broth enhanced with cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and a touch of honey for a subtly sweet contrast. The dish is finished with a fresh sprinkle of cilantro, making it as visually stunning as it is flavorful. Serve this comforting one-pot meal over fluffy couscous or alongside warm flatbread to soak up the luxurious sauce. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or an impressive weekend feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 preserved lemon, quartered and seeds removed
• 0.5 cups green olives
• 1 tablespoons honey
• 0.25 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper. Place them skin-side down in the skillet and sear until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, cinnamon, turmeric, cumin, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute until aromatic.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 6

Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Add the preserved lemon, green olives, and honey.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and let the chicken braise for 35 minutes, until tender and fully cooked.

Step 8

Uncover the skillet and simmer an additional 5 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce, if desired.

Step 9

Sprinkle the braised chicken with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with steamed couscous or flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1763 grams (1763.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2715

Total Fat 203.50g	261%
Saturated Fat 52.40g	262%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 729mg	243%
Sodium 7203mg	313%
Total Carbohydrate 48.70g	18%
Dietary Fiber 11.90g	43%
Total Sugars 23.50g
Protein 174.70g	349%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 390mg	30%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 2955mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.2%

Protein: 25.6%

Carbs: 7.1%