Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas And Raisins Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas And Raisins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 -5 tablespoons oil; 4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on); salt and pepper; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste); 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more); 1 tablespoon flour; 3 cups chicken broth; 3 tablespoons honey (or to taste); 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste); cooked rice

Servings: persons

3 -5 tablespoons oil
4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on)
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more)
1 tablespoon flour
3 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste)
cooked rice

1
In a large heavy saucepan (I use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
3
Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
4
Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
5
Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
6
After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Remove the chicken to plate/s.
9
Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.

1986

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

174

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 -5 tablespoons oil, 4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on), salt and pepper, 1 large onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas And Raisins 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.

Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas And Raisins

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