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Moroccan Chicken

A simple Moroccan-style chicken simmered with tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and warm spices.
Prep Time 23 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • large sauté pan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ?1 tablespoonolive oil
  • ?1 small onion sliced thin
  • ?1 teaspoonpaprika
  • ?1/2 teaspooncinnamon
  • ?1/2 teaspooncumin
  • ?1/4 teaspoonground ginger
  • ?1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • ?115 ounce can chopped tomatoes
  • ?1 cangarbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • ?1 poundchicken thighs skinless

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Add 1 small onion, sliced thin, and sauté 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.
  • Add 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt; cook 30–60 seconds, stirring, until fragrant.
  • Pour in the 115 ounce can chopped tomatoes and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Add 1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, and 1 pound chicken thighs, skinless; stir to coat the chicken in the sauce and nestle the thighs into the pan.
  • Cover, maintain a gentle simmer, and cook 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C) and heated through.
  • Remove from heat and serve.