Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas and Raisins

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas and Raisins recipe for a warm and flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
10g
Fat
25g
Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold and flavorful dishes, and this recipe for Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Raisins certainly delivers on that reputation. The combination of warm spices, tender chicken, and sweet raisins and chickpeas make this recipe a perfect dish for a cozy night in. This dish is well balanced and filling, perfect for satisfying your hunger while providing you with a plethora of flavors and nutrients that your body craves after a long day. Enjoy with a glass of red wine, and let the flavors take you to a distant Moroccan land.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown chicken on both sides in the skillet. Transfer chicken to a plate.
3.In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, and lemon zest, and stir until fragrant.
4.Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir until combined, then gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add honey, chickpeas, and raisins, and bring to a simmer.
5.Place chicken thighs back into the skillet and spoon sauce on top. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 30-40 minutes. Serve with cooked rice.

PROS

This dish is packed with warm and aromatic flavors, sure to satisfy your cravings for a comforting meal.

The savory chicken, paired with the sweet raisins and nutty chickpeas, create a perfect balance of flavors.

CONS

This dish is on the higher calorie/fat side, due to the skin-on chicken thighs and the added oil.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish provides a good source of protein from the chicken and chickpeas, along with fiber and vitamins from the chickpeas and raisins.
The spices used in this dish, such as cumin and turmeric, have been linked to anti-inflammatory and digestion-improving benefits.

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