Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Coarse salt; ground pepper; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion; 1 piece fresh ginger; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium sweet potatoes; Pinch of saffron (optional); 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 c. couscous; cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

1/4 c. all-purpose flour
4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Coarse salt
ground pepper
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion
1 piece fresh ginger
1 cinnamon stick
1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 medium sweet potatoes
Pinch of saffron (optional)
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 c. couscous
cilantro sprigs

1
Place flour in a wide, shallow bowl.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper; dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
3
In a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high.
4
Add chicken, and cook until browned, 4 to 6 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
5
Add onion, ginger, and cinnamon to pot.
6
Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Return chicken to pot.
8
Add broth, sweet potatoes, and, if using, saffron.
9
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sweet potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
10
Discard ginger and cinnamon.
11
Stir in lemon juice, and season stew with salt and pepper.
12
While stew is simmering, prepare couscous according to package instructions.
13
Serve chicken stew with couscous, garnished with cilantro, if desired.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, Coarse salt, ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sweet Potatoes

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