Moroccan Chicken Braise | Urban Plates Re-creation Recipe

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are high in protein and cheaper than dried chickpeas.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola oil is cost-effective.

Heat avocado oil in a stainless steel pan over medium high heat.

Season chicken thighs with salt and place skin side down in the hot pan.

Cook chicken for about 4 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside on a clean plate.

Add diced yellow onion to the pan and cook for 30-45 minutes until caramelized.

Add minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add spices: turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, saffron, paprika, and ginger, along with sliced carrots and preserved lemons.

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Mix a tablespoon of flour with a little chicken broth, then add to the sauce to thicken slightly.

Stir in honey for sweetness.

Return the chicken to the pan, cover partially, and simmer for about 30-40 minutes.

Remove the cinnamon stick and some pieces of preserved lemon before serving.

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