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Moroccan Sweet Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from the rich culinary traditions of Morocco, Sweet Chicken reflects the country's love for combining sweet and savory flavors. Traditionally served during festive occasions, this dish showcases the use of spices and dried fruits, highlighting the region's agricultural bounty. Today, it enjoys popularity beyond Morocco, often adapted in various international cuisines, celebrating the vibrant flavors of North African cooking.

MoroccanMAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
chicken
1 smaller tomato for 1 quarter
2 cloves garlic for 1 quarter
1 smaller onion for 1 quarter
50 g raisins for 1 quarter
20 g raisins for each quarter
parsley (1 teaspoon for 1 quarter)
olive oil (about 4 tablespoons)
salt
turmeric
paprika
thyme
black pepper
coriander
chili flakes

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs offer a similar sweetness and texture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide crunch.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Brown sugar mimics the sweetness and is cost-effective.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

1

Start by preparing the chicken and gathering all ingredients.

2

Add 4 tablespoons of olive oil to the pot for every quarter of chicken.

3

Mix together the spices: turmeric, paprika, thyme, black pepper, coriander, and chili flakes, using 0.5 teaspoon of each spice per quarter.

4

Add 1 smaller tomato for each quarter of chicken to the pot.

5

Add about 2 cloves of garlic for each quarter of chicken.

6

Chop parsley and add about 1 teaspoon for each quarter of chicken.

7

Mix everything well in the pot.

8

Place the chicken on the heat and cover with a lid to stew.

9

After about 5 minutes, add water until it almost covers the chicken.

10

After 15 minutes, add 1 smaller onion for each quarter of chicken to the pot.

11

Add 50 g of raisins for each quarter of chicken, then cover and continue to stew.

12

Taste the stew and decide to add more raisins, adding 20 g for each quarter of chicken.

13

Let the stew cook for around 50 minutes until done.

14

Serve the chicken with rice, pouring the sauce over it.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoons

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Chicken TagineMoroccan ChickenChicken with Apricots

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