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Moroccan Chicken Thighs
Enjoy tender, flavorful Moroccan-style chicken thighs with aromatic spices and olives, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Meat
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
Spices and seasonings
- 3 tablespoons paprika
- 3 tablespoons ground cumin
- 3 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
- 3 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 lemon zested and juiced lemon
- to taste olive oil
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 0.5 white onion chopped white onion
- 1 cup pimento-stuffed green olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; let sit for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix broth, spices, and lemon zest in a bowl.
- Brown chicken thighs in hot oil, then sauté onion. Add broth mixture and olives, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.