Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipes

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
SAUCE:
3 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
COUSCOUS:
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cumin
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan., Cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear, 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine flour with reserved 1 teaspoon spice mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro., For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring the water, broth, salt and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand until water is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS



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Another of my torn from a magazine & dutifully filed away recipes. Zaar World Tour II has certainly provided an impetus to clearing out my get-around-to-it box. This is from the 12/21/04 issue of Family Circle magazine.

Provided by SusieQusie

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 skinless chicken thighs
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Season both sides of chicken with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Brown thighs half at a time, 3 minutes per side. Remove.
  • In drippings, saute onion 5 minutes. Add cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, cayenne & remaining salt. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth, wine & lemon rind.
  • Return chicken to skillet so pieces are partially covered with broth. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until done, turning chicken halfway through cooking time.
  • Suggested side - couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 634.9, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2, Protein 29

MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CHICKPEAS AND RAISINS



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If you love foods with flavor then you will love this recipe! the spice amounts are only a guideline you may adjust to taste, this will work well using any part of the chicken :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 -5 tablespoons oil
4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on)
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more)
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste)
cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
  • Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
  • Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the chicken to plate/s.
  • Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.

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