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Moroccan Braised Chicken in a white skillet with carrots, onions, and golden raisins surrounding.
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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
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 531kcal
Author: Aimee Mars

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.

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 ℉.

Nutrition

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