Moroccan Braised Chicken
Notable spices of cumin and coriander seed suround the flavor of this sophisticated braised chicken. Moroccan Braised Chicken is a blend of sweet and spice combined with carrots and golden raisins.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531kcal
- 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil + 2 tablespoons
- 1 medium Onion sliced
- 1/2 cup Carrots chopped or cut into matchsticks
- 6 Garlic Cloves crushed
- 2/3 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/4 cup Water
- 4 to 6 Chicken Legs, Thighs, or Drumsticks
- 1/2 cup Golden Raisins
- 6 leaves Fresh Sage
Sauce
Toast the cumin seeds and coriander seeds in a dry medium saucepan over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Pour the olive oil into the skillet and add the onion, carrots, and garlic toss and cook, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes or until onions become translucent.
Add in vinegar and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Chicken
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet, braiser, or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, skin-side down, for 8 to 12 minutes until crisp and brown. Flip chicken to the other side and brown for an additional 8 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and turn the chicken back to skin-side up.
Pour the carrot and onion mixture on top of the chicken, making sure to leave the top crispy part of the chicken uncovered. Sprinkle the raisins and sage on top.
Transfer skillet to oven, uncovered, to bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temp of 165 ℉.
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2811IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg