Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Apricots

Journey to Marrakesh with this aromatic and flavorful chicken, baked with a blend of warm spices and the sweet surprise of dried apricots. A true one-pan wonder.

Aromatic Chicken with Dried Apricots

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A flavorful chicken dish baked with a blend of warm spices and sweet dried apricots, cooked in one pan for easy preparation.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Moroccan

Calories: 400

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs Skin-on, bone-in recommended
• 1 cup dried apricots Chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil For drizzling

Spice Blend

• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ginger Ground

Method

 

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix the cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and ginger to create the spice blend.
3. Rub the chicken thighs with olive oil and coat them with the spice blend.
4. Place the chicken thighs in a baking dish.

Cooking

1. Scatter the chopped dried apricots around the chicken in the baking dish.
2. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
3. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the chicken is golden and cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

Serve with couscous or rice to soak up the delicious flavors. This dish can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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