Name: Moroccan-style Chicken with Lentils Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground paprika; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish); Lemon wedges, for serving

Moroccan-style Chicken with Lentils Recipe

Helaine Quezada Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Moroccan-style Chicken with Lentils

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 55 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground paprika
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup dried lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the cumin, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, and salt. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for about 5 minutes until the skin is crispy and browned. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the lentils, chicken broth, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, nestling them into the lentil mixture. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
Serve the Moroccan-style chicken with lentils hot, garnished with fresh cilantro (if desired) and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories : 360kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 98mg
Sodium : 865mg
Total Carbohydrates : 26g
Dietary Fiber : 8g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 34g

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