Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Thighs w/ Yogurt, Hummus & Pickled Red Onions

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breasts are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots reduce sugar content, while raisins are more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein, and canned beans are often cheaper.

Trim the fat off the chicken thighs.

Make a spice rub with salt, razal hanut spice, and olive oil; whisk until combined.

Transfer chicken to a large bowl and pour the spice rub over it; massage the rub into the chicken.

Line up chicken thighs in a 9 by 13 baking dish lined with parchment paper.

Bake in a preheated oven at 400° for 1 hour.

Prepare toppings: use pickled red onions, crunchy roasted chickpeas, steamed broccolini, plain yogurt, and hummus.

Garnish the plate with pickled red onions, crunchy roasted chickpeas, and parsley or cilantro.

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