Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipe

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“My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe has lots of flavor and is one of our favorites.” Susan Mills - Three Rivers, California

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Moroccan Chicken Thighs Recipe
  • Prep: 25 min. Cook: 40 min.
  • Yield: 2 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • SAUCE:
  • 3 shallots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 4 pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
  • COUSCOUS:
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Dash ground cumin
  • 1/3 cup uncooked couscous
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken.
  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan.
  • Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine flour with reserved spice mixture and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Sir in cilantro.
  • For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring the water, broth, salt and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand for 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce. Yield: 2 servings.

Originally published as Moroccan Chicken Thighs in Healthy Cooking February/March 2009, p57

Tip

Shallot Substitutions

Shallots are part of the onion family and have a mild onion-garlic flavor. In place of 3 to 4 shallots, use 1 medium onion plus a pinch of garlic powder or (if you like the taste of garlic) 1 minced garlic clove.

Full-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.

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Reviewed on Apr. 09, 2013 by Beanski

This is a winner! I don't normally do anything fancy on a school night, but this was a snap. I tripled the recipe, put the chicken in a baking dish in a 200 degree oven to keep warm while I cooked the onions (didn't have shallots). I love dates, but only had dried apricots and they tasted great. Next time I will double the sauce too! Really great recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2012 by truejoie

This was really yummy, I have to agree the sauce was so good. I loved the dates with it as well. I don't think I will make it often though because it is a bit lengthy.

Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2011 by Aisy0714

As a mediocre cook...I tend to shy away from recipes that look involved...however, I must say...this is prob the best chicken dish I have ever made...so tasty!!! Amazing...simply amazing!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by indyhannah1

What a great dish! The sauce was simply delish. My 9-yr-old picky eater gave me the thumbs-up. A definite keeper!

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by bigmamacooks

I doubled the sauce ingredients in anticipation of a great flavor. I was not disappointed! I am always in awe of how well cinnamon and meat go together. I am going to think of other uses for the spice blend in this recipe!

Reviewed on May. 16, 2011 by s_pants

Such good flavor! I loved the chicken with the couscous and sauce...all went together so well.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2011 by jnettmcb

I've made this several times for my family of 3, doubling the recipe so as to have leftovers and each time I NEVER have leftovers... we (or I should say my 16 yr old son) eat it all! Yummy!

Reviewed on Feb. 05, 2011 by kcgardener

Made this last weekend... SOO GOOD!!! made a few adjustments a little more cinn. and threw in a little more after tasting ... My husband wasn't sure about Moraccan cooking but he ate the last little bit!!! < LOL still saying didn't know about the cinn>>>> WILL MAKE AGAIN!!!

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2010 by Derby5

Very tasty and easy to prepare. I substituted 1/4 cup raisins for the dates and used whole wheat couscous.

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by sukeedog

Delicious! I used boneless/skinless thighs and served the dish with Moroccan-style carrots (carrots cooked and tossed with garlic, olive oil. cilantro, s&p, and feta cheese). Leftovers reheated well for lunch the next day.

 
 

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