Moroccan-Style Chicken Thigh Simmered in Dried Frui

Name: Moroccan-Style Chicken Thigh Simmered in Dried Fruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken thighs; 1/2 Onions (finely chopped); 1 tsp Ginger (grated); 2 Dried figs (halved); 4 Dried apricots (halved); 4 Dried dates (halved); 1/2 tsp *Cinnamon powder; 1 tsp *Chinese chicken stock granules; 150 ml White wine; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 Salt and pepper; 1 Honey

Servings: persons

2 Chicken thighs
1/2 Onions (finely chopped)
1 tsp Ginger (grated)
2 Dried figs (halved)
4 Dried apricots (halved)
4 Dried dates (halved)
1/2 tsp *Cinnamon powder
1 tsp *Chinese chicken stock granules
150 ml White wine
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 Salt and pepper
1 Honey

1
Heat up some olive oil in a saucepan and saute the ginger.
2
Once fragrant, add the onion and cook it steadily until it turns translucent.
3
Turn up the heat and add some the chicken which should be seasoned with salt and pepper and cut into 3-4 pieces.
4
Cook each side of the chicken until brown.
5
Pour in the white wine and cook off the alcohol over high heat.
6
Then, add the ingredients marked with * and lightly mix them together with the other ingredients already in the pan.
7
Cover the pan with a lid, and leave the chicken to lightly simmer over low heat for 1 hour until soft, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
8
Stop the heat, add the lemon juice, and check the flavour.
9
If it needs it, adjust the flavour with salt, pepper, and honey.

249

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken thighs, 1/2 Onions (finely chopped), 1 tsp Ginger (grated), 2 Dried figs (halved), and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Chicken Thigh Simmered in Dried Fruit 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.

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Moroccan-Style Chicken Thigh Simmered in Dried Fruit

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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