Moroccan-Style Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Moroccan-Style Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup flour; salt and pepper; 2 lbs chicken thighs (skin on or off); ¼ cup olive oil; 2 large red onions, sliced; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ginger; 1 teaspoon cumin; cayenne pepper; 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; ¼ cup honey; 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped; 12-¾ cup golden raisin; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 cups canned mushrooms, whole and drained (can use fresh but cook first before adding to the stew, the canned is easier!); salt and pepper; 12-¾ cup slivered almonds, toasted; chopped fresh parsley; cooked rice or orzo pasta

Servings: persons

¼ cup flour
salt and pepper
2 lbs chicken thighs (skin on or off)
¼ cup olive oil
2 large red onions, sliced
1 -2 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
cayenne pepper
1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
¼ cup honey
2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
12-¾ cup golden raisin
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned mushrooms, whole and drained (can use fresh but cook first before adding to the stew, the canned is easier!)
salt and pepper
12-¾ cup slivered almonds, toasted
chopped fresh parsley
cooked rice or orzo pasta

1
Toss the chicken in a bag with the flour, salt and pepper to coat.
2
Brown the chicken in hot oil in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes until browned, turning once, and transfer to a plate.
3
Cook the onion in the same skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
4
Add in garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
5
Stir in tomatoes and honey.
6
Add in the browned chicken and simmer covered for about 10-15 minutes.
7
Stir in green peppers, raisins, mushrooms and chickpeas; simmer, stirring for about 15-20 minutes until the peppers are tender and the chicken is cooked.
8
Serve over orzo pasta or rice.
9
Sprinkle with toasted almonds and parsley.

2494

kcal

Calories

187

Fat

112

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup flour, salt and pepper, 2 lbs chicken thighs (skin on or off), ¼ cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Chicken Stew 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-Style Chicken Stew

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