Moroccan Chicken Braise Recipe

Name: Urban Plates Moroccan Chicken Braise Recipe
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 medium Onion, chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 medium Carrot, sliced; 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped; 400 grams Diced tomatoes, canned; 1 cup Chicken broth; 1 cup Dried apricots, chopped; 1 can Chickpeas, canned, drained; 1 teaspoon Ground cumin; 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Paprika; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black pepper; 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Inspired by Urban Plates

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

4 pieces Chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium Onion, chopped

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 medium Carrot, sliced

1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Diced tomatoes, canned

1 cup Chicken broth

1 cup Dried apricots, chopped

1 can Chickpeas, canned, drained

1 teaspoon Ground cumin

1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon Watkins paprika

1 teaspoon Celtic sea salt

1 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Sauté the Vegetables

In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add Garlic and Vegetables

Add the minced garlic, sliced carrot, and chopped red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Brown the Chicken

Push the vegetables to the side of the pot and add the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down. Brown for about 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip the chicken and brown the other side for another 4-5 minutes.

Add the Remaining Ingredients

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dried apricots, chickpeas, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and paprika. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.

Simmer the Dish

Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Garnish and Serve

Once cooked, remove the pot from heat. Garnish the braise with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.