Moroccan Chicken With Eggplants Recipe

Escape to Marrakech with this fragrant and flavorful Moroccan Chicken with Eggplant! This hearty winter dish boasts a rich, exotic sauce and tender chicken, perfectly complemented by smoky eggplant. Adapted from a traditional Moroccan cookbook, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Note: Eggplant lovers rejoice! This recipe showcases its delicious versatility.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 578.1 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Chicken With Eggplants

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How to Make Moroccan Chicken With Eggplants

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add diced eggplant, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, olives, and dried apricots. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and eggplant is tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  6. Serve hot with couscous or rice.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

40g

Carbs

10g