Moroccan Inspired Spiced Chicken
These Moroccan Inspired Spiced Chicken Thighs are incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor! Coated with a homemade spice blend and a drizzle of charred lemon, they are a wonderful weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp sugar
- 1 lemon cut in half
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices together in a bowl.1 tsp ground ginger, 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp ground cloves, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp sugar
- Drizzle 1 Tbsp of olive oil on the chicken thighs, then coat them with the spice mixture.1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Heat the oil in a braiser or sauté pan until hot, then add the chicken thighs. Cook the chicken over medium high heat for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Flip each chicken thigh over and add the lemon halves to the pan, cut side down.1 lemon
- Cook the thighs and lemons for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F and the lemons are charred.
- Remove the chicken and the lemon halves from the braiser or pan.
- Squeeze the lemons over the cooked chicken and garnish with parsley.Chopped parsley