Moroccan Spiced Chicken With Almonds And Dates Recipe

Experience a taste of Marrakech with this fragrant and flavorful Moroccan Spiced Chicken! Tender chicken is perfectly browned then simmered in a rich sauce with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, sweet Medjool dates, and crunchy almonds. Served over fluffy basmati rice, this recipe is a delicious and satisfying weeknight meal or impressive dinner party dish. Easy to follow instructions and readily available ingredients make this a must-try!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 1139.9 kcal
Protein 206g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Moroccan Spiced Chicken With Almonds And Dates

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How to Make Moroccan Spiced Chicken With Almonds And Dates

  1. Pat 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry and coat with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add half of the chicken thighs to the skillet and brown for 5 minutes per side.
  4. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  5. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  6. Return all chicken to the skillet.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional).
  8. Add the spice mixture to the chicken and stir to evenly coat.
  9. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  10. Stir in 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  11. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  12. Stir in 1/2 cup pitted Medjool dates, roughly chopped, and 1/4 cup slivered almonds.
  13. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  14. Uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
  15. Serve the Moroccan Spiced Chicken over cooked basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

43 g

Sugar

104g

Fat

74g

Carbs

13g

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