Finger Lickin’ Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Name: Finger Lickin’ Moroccan Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bone-in chicken breasts; For the spice rub:; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 3/4 tablespoon kosher salt; For the sauce:; 1/2 cup sour orange juice; 1/2 cup blood orange juice; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter

Servings: persons

2 bone-in chicken breasts
For the spice rub:
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon cayenne
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3/4 tablespoon kosher salt
For the sauce:
1/2 cup sour orange juice
1/2 cup blood orange juice
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter

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["Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.", "Combine the rub ingredients in a small bowl.", "Place a heatproof bakers' cooling rack on a 9x12"" sheet pan, and top with the chicken breasts.", "Rub each breast with the spice mixture.", "Place the chicken into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, flipping once during the cooking process.", "While chicken is cooking, make the glaze or sauce.", "Combine all ingredients (except butter) in a medium saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally.", "When the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, add butter and stir to combine.", "When the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160u00b0F, remove from the oven, and glaze each breast with the sauce.", "Return the chicken to the oven for another 5 minutes until the glaze has thickened slightly and the chicken is starting to look charred.", "Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes, allowing the glaze to set and the juices to redistribute."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bone-in chicken breasts, For the spice rub:, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Finger Lickin’ Moroccan Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Finger Lickin’ Moroccan Chicken

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