Moroccan Chicken Recipe | Easy Chicken Recipe with Olives, Apricots and Lemons!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar, while raisins are more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is less expensive.

Season chicken pieces with kosher salt, ras el hanout, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and black pepper, ensuring to get underneath the skin.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Brown the chicken on both sides, working in batches if necessary.

Add onions, garlic, and chopped cilantro to the pan and cover for 3-5 minutes to soften the onions.

Add slices of lemon, raisins, dried apricot, and olives to the pan.

Mix in tomato paste and chicken broth, then bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.

Cover and let cook for 30-40 minutes on low heat.

Toast almonds in a tiny bit of olive oil until golden brown.

Serve the chicken with toasted almonds on top, alongside basmati rice or couscous.

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