Description
Looking for a flavorful twist on dinner ideas? This Moroccan Chicken recipe is a one-pan wonder packed with bold spices, juicy chicken, and a rich, savory tomato sauce. It’s the perfect combination of exotic warmth and everyday comfort, ideal for both quick weeknight dinners and impressive weekend meals. With ingredients like cumin, paprika, olives, and optional preserved lemon, this dish delivers restaurant-level flavor from your own kitchen. Whether you’re after an easy recipe for meal prep, a healthy snack alternative with bold taste, or simply new food ideas to spice up your rotation, Moroccan Chicken checks all the boxes. The blend of textures, aromas, and vibrant colors make it irresistible from the first bite.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and/or drumsticks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 preserved lemon, chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and stir for 1 minute.
- Stir in all spices and toast for 30–60 seconds.
- Add tomatoes and preserved lemon. Scrape up brown bits. Pour in chicken broth.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add olives. Partially cover and simmer 35–40 minutes.
- Uncover for the final 5–10 minutes to reduce sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and cilantro. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes