Moroccan Chicken Stew
Moroccan Chicken Stew is a vibrant one-pot dish bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato base infused with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and coriander. Each bite transports you to the exotic spice markets of Morocco, making it perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests. Serve it over fluffy couscous or rice for a warming meal that delights the senses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken thighs. Brown on all sides (approx. 7 minutes).
- Add chopped carrots and canned tomatoes; stir well to combine.
- Mix in cumin, cinnamon, coriander, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover ingredients (around 2 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot over couscous or rice, garnished with fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg