Ingredients for Real Moroccan Chicken
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Chicken Legs
- Onion
- Celery
- Turmeric
- Cumin
- Ground Ginger
- Paprika
- Curry
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Baking Potatoes
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Fresh Parsley
- Fresh Cilantro
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How to Make Real Moroccan Chicken
- Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or a mix of thighs and drumsticks) and brown on all sides until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the pot. Add 2 celery stalks (chopped) and 1 large onion (chopped) and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/2 tsp saffron threads (optional). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Add 1.5 lbs small potatoes (halved or quartered if large), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
- Return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 75 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
- Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve on a large platter with a crusty loaf of French bread for dipping and enjoying every delicious bite!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
48 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
67g
Carbs
8g