Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish
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
Date and Olive Relish
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
Moroccan Spiced Chicken with Date and Olive Relish
Plating & Serving
Place a generous serving of chicken on each plate and top with the warm date and olive relish. Serve immediately.