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Moroccan Chicken Stew Recipe

Easy to make Moroccan Chicken Stew is a sweet and savory stew full of complex flavors. It is hearty and delicious and a meal your family will love!
Course Soups and Stews, Stews
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 272kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • Spice Rub
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon all spice
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • Stew Ingredients
  • 4 chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 14 14 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • ½ lb dried apricots or 12 fresh apricots
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • **optional - cooked rice**

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees
  • Measure all of the spice rub ingredients into a 1 gallon zip lock bag, mix well.
  • Chop the chicken pieces into 1 inch cubes and put in the spice mixture. Toss together so the chicken is completely coated. Set aside.
  • Prepare the fruit & vegetables, dice the green pepper and onion. Quarter the dried apricots, if using fresh, slice in half - remove the seed and dice, no need to peel them.
  • Heat a heavy bottom oven proof pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sauté the chicken until it is just browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the pepper and onions and saute for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Next add the chickpeas, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, apricots and chicken stock. Stir to combine and place a tight fitting lid on the casserole dish. Place in the oven and bake for one hour.
  • Serve over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 14.4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg