Moroccan Braised Chicken with Potatoes
Calories: 17
Adjust Servings Here: 8 servings
Description
Moroccan braised chicken with potatoes is a simple and healthy dish with a global appeal. Potatoes, onions, and garlic are braised with butter and olive oil to create a rich and flavorful dish. It is also low in fat, easy to prepare, and tastes great.
Ingredients
- 2 lb (1 kg) Chicken skinless thighs, legs,
- 1 lb (450 g) Baby potatoes halves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 4 large Garlic cloves finely chopped
- 1 med Onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp Sugar I used brown (optional)
- 2 large (450 g) Fresh tomatoes finely chopped
- 2 large Bay leaves
- 1 3-inch Cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp Smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Hot paprika
- 1 tbsp Cumin powder
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper
- 2 cup (500 ml) Broth or stock
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- ½ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley Chopped
Instructions
- Season — Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper. Coat each piece with flour and dust off the excess.
- Sear — In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and butter. Layer the chicken pieces and cook on high for 2 minutes. Then, flip over and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.2 lb Chicken , 2 tbsp Butter
- Saute — To the same skillet, over medium heat, add the remaining olive oil. Saute the garlic and onions for 30 seconds, and the sugar saute until lightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes.2 tbsp Olive oil, 4 large Garlic cloves, 1 med Onion , 1 tbsp Sugar
- Spices — Next, add the chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, cinnamon, spices, and season with salt and pepper. Saute for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Then, mash the softened tomatoes with a vegetable masher.2 large Fresh tomatoes, 2 large Bay leaves, 1 3-inch Cinnamon stick, 2 tbsp Smoked paprika, 1 tsp Hot paprika, 1 tbsp Cumin powder, 1 tsp Ground cinnamon, ½ tsp Ground ginger
- Chicken — Add the stock/broth and combine well. Then, layer the chicken and potato pieces in the tomato sauce and tuck them into the sauce.2 cup Broth , 1 lb Baby potatoes
- Simmer — Cover the pan and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, flip the chicken pieces and sprinkle some cilantro or parsley. Cover the pan and cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the chicken and potatoes are tender. Then, squeeze the lemon juice and combine well.1 tsp Kosher salt, 1 tsp Black pepper, 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- Garnish — When done, taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.½ cup Fresh Cilantro or parsley
- Enjoy!
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