Description
A flavorful Moroccan Chicken Stew that combines tender chicken, chickpeas, and a variety of vegetables, seasoned with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and season with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, then add the chickpeas, carrots, zucchini, and dried apricots. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- This recipe serves 4.
- For added flavor, consider serving the stew over couscous or rice.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken with extra vegetables and use vegetable broth instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg