Keyword: Moroccan Braised Chicken and Olives Recipe
Servings: 8Servings
Calories: 341kcal
Equipment
Large oven-safe skillet with a lid or aluminum foil
Cutting board and knife for chopping onion and garlic
Measuring spoons and cups for measuring ingredients
Spoon or spatula for stirring
Ingredients
8bone-inskin-on chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1tablespoonolive oil
1large onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoonground coriander
1teaspoonpaprika
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1/4teaspooncayenne pepper
2cupschicken broth
1cupgreen olivespitted and sliced
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice
2tablespoonschopped fresh parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C)
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 4 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Add onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and sauté for another minute.
Add cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Return chicken to the skillet, skin side up.
Cover skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer to preheated oven.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove skillet from the oven and add olives and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring gently.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Make sure to brown the chicken thighs well before adding them to the braising liquid to add flavor and texture.You can prep the onion and garlic ahead of time to save time during cooking.Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).