Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish

Name: Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; 1 cup pitted dates; 1/2 cup green olives; 1 small red onion; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley; Salt

A Flavorful Journey to North Africa

Succulent chicken infused with traditional Moroccan spices, served with a sweet and savory date and olive relish.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Moroccan Spiced Chicken

4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Salt and pepper

to taste

Date and Olive Relish

1 cup pitted dates

chopped

1/2 cup green olives

chopped

1 small red onion

finely diced

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

chopped

Salt

to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Mix spices and oil

In a large bowl, mix olive oil with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat the chicken

Coat the chicken thighs in the spice mixture.

Marinate

Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Ensure chicken is marinated adequately for the flavors to absorb completely.

Preparing the Date and Olive Relish

Combine ingredients

Combine chopped dates, olives, and red onion in a bowl.

Add dressing

Add lemon juice and parsley. Stir well to combine.

Season

Season with salt to taste and set aside to allow flavors to meld.

Prepare the relish a day ahead for deeper flavor integration.

Cooking Process

Searing the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat and sear chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown.

Baking the Chicken

Transfer seared chicken to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Simmering the Relish

While the chicken bakes, simmer the date and olive relish in a small pot over low heat for 10 minutes.

Plating & Serving

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish

FaUtensils

Plating & Serving

Place a generous serving of chicken on each plate and top with the warm date and olive relish. Serve immediately.

Sauce Pairings

Lemon Yogurt Sauce

Tangy and creamy

Tahini Dressing

Nutty and rich

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Fresh mint leavesToasted almond slices

Perfect Sides

Couscous with toasted pine nuts

Grilled vegetables with harissa marinade

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Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish

Ingredients

Moroccan Spiced Chicken

Date and Olive Relish

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Mix spices and oil

Coat the chicken

Marinate

Preparing the Date and Olive Relish

Combine ingredients

Add dressing

Season

Cooking Process

Searing the Chicken

Baking the Chicken

Simmering the Relish

Plating & Serving

Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish

Plating & Serving

Sauce Pairings

Garnishes & Accompaniments

Perfect Sides

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