Moroccan-Style Skillet Chicken With Olives and Roas

Name: Moroccan-Style Skillet Chicken With Olives and Roasted Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce sliced almonds (1/4 cup); 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or canned, when tomatoes arent in season); 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 cup whole black olives; 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots; Sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; Four 5-ounce bone-in chicken thighs, with skin

Servings: persons

1 ounce sliced almonds (1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes (or canned, when tomatoes arent in season)
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup whole black olives
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
Sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
Four 5-ounce bone-in chicken thighs, with skin

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Place the almonds on a baking tray and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they are light brown and fragrant.
3
In a medium nonstick ovenproof skillet or a well-seasoned cast-iron frying pan, heat the oil over medium high heat.
4
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes, or until it starts to brown.
5
Add the garlic, cinnamon and cumin and cook for 30 seconds more.
6
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, black olives and apricots and bring to a simmer.
7
Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
8
Add the chicken to the pan, skin side up.
9
Spoon a little of the tomato mixture on top of the chicken.
10
Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165.
11
Turn on the broiler and move the pan to the top rack.
12
Broil for 5 minutes, or until the chicken skin is brown and crispy.
13
Remove the chicken from the oven and sprinkle with the toasted almonds.

215

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce sliced almonds (1/4 cup), 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Moroccan-Style Skillet Chicken With Olives and Roasted Almonds 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 Skillet Chicken With Olives and Roasted Almonds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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