How To Make Moroccan-style Chicken
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
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Season chicken legs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
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Add all the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper) to the skillet. Cook for 1-2 minutes until spices are fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, lemon juice, and honey. Stir well to combine.
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Return the chicken legs to the skillet and coat them with the sauce.
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Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil, and transfer to the preheated oven. Cook for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
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Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 380kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 105mg
- Sodium : 650mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 35g
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