One Pot Moroccan Chicken (30 Minutes)

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This one-pot dish features tender Moroccan-spiced chicken thighs, hearty chickpeas, juicy cherry tomatoes, and vibrant zucchini – yum! The chicken thighs are coated in a fragrant Moroccan spice blend while the chickpeas and veggies offer freshness and depth of flavor to the dish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish may become a go-to in your house once you discover just how delicious and easy it is to prepare!

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes
  • 2 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of Moroccan spice blend (cumin, coriander, paprika, ginger, cinnamon)
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet or pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for an additional 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly golden.
  3. Add the Moroccan spice blend, turmeric, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.
  4. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, along with the drained chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and sliced zucchini. Give everything a good stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken thighs in the Moroccan spice blend for 30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to adjust the spice level to your preference. Add more spice blend or a pinch of cayenne pepper for extra heat. Serve the dish with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy!

*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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