How To Make Moroccan-Style Chicken with Sour Cherries & Olives
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cherries, pitted
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet skin-side down. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Flip the chicken thighs and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
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Add the ground cumin, coriander, and cinnamon to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onion and garlic with the spices.
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Add the sour cherries, olives, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir gently to combine everything. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, placing them on top of the cherry and olive mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the chicken cook for about 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
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Remove the lid and let the sauce reduce for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
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Serve the Moroccan-style chicken with sour cherries and olives hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 320kcal
- Total Fat : 17g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 90mg
- Sodium : 620mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 14g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 28g
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