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Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew

Updated: April 28, 2023 • Published: March 3, 2014 by Shareba Abdul • 8 Comments

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Cold. Dark. Dreary.

That's how this winter has felt. The cold weather has been lingering (it was -27°C with the windchill again today) and spring still seems a long way off. Maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I had a winter hobby like skiing or snowboarding, but I don't, so the winter months are always a bit of a drag. Although we did have a spectacular ice storm back in December... (you can see a few photos in my Turkish Delight post).

The only way I can get through winter without being totally grumpy (ok, I'm still a little grumpy) is by eating something rich and warm. Hot chocolate works, of course, but when it comes to dinner my first choice is always my mom's Moroccan-inspired chicken stew.

This dish combines dried fruit, spices and a hot chilli pepper to create a savoury-sweet stew that will warm you from the inside out.

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This dish doesn't take long to cook, making it a great weeknight dinner idea. Just remember to put the chicken to marinate the night before. Also, you might be tempted to skip the stove-top steps, but I don't recommend it. Sautéing the onions and browning the chicken adds a lot of flavour to the dish.

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I should also mention that this stew doesn't have a lot of sauce because we didn't add any broth. I like it this way, but if you prefer you could add a splash of chicken broth to the pan before you put it in the oven.

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If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out!

Recipe

Created By: Shareba Abdul

Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients  

For the Marinade:
  • 1 small red chilli pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon tumeric
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic
For the Stew:
  • 6 Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tablespoon grape seed oil
  • ½ cup onions, chopped
  • ½ cup shallots, chopped
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ½ cup dried apricots, chopped

Method
 

  1. Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a large zip-top plastic bag. Add the chicken, zip the bag close and put it in the fridge to marinate overnight.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  3. Place a large Dutch oven (or braiser) over medium heat. Heat the grape seed oil then add onions and shallots. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes.
  5. Add the raisins and apricots, then cover and place in oven.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and the fruit is glossy.
  7. Serve with cooked white rice or couscous.

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We used Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Thighs for this dish, and I was really happy with how they turned out. I noticed that these chicken thighs were more tender than the generic chicken we usually buy. It is more expensive, but if you can afford it I think it's worth the price point. I am also a fan of the clean packaging.

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All opinions are my own.

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  1. Angie says

    February 26, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    When I'm back from vacation I'll give this one a go. Gotta start mixing up the taco nights, you know?

    Reply
    • Shareba Abdul says

      February 27, 2015 at 12:31 am

      Yes! This is one of my favourite chicken dishes - I hope you like it!

      Reply
  2. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    This looks amazing! I love the raisins and apricots in there. I'm going to have to give this a go with chickpeas or tofu 🙂

    Reply
    • Shareba Abdul says

      February 25, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      I hope you do! Let me know if you like it 🙂

      Reply
  3. Ayngelina says

    February 25, 2015 at 1:35 pm

    I love Moroccan food, this looks like a great dish.

    Reply
    • Shareba Abdul says

      February 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm

      Thanks Ayngelina, it's one of my favourites!

      Reply
  4. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    March 05, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    Shareba, this looks delicious! I love the combination of ingredients you used. This would be perfect for warming up on these cold winter days.

    Reply
    • Shareba Abdul says

      March 05, 2014 at 9:41 pm

      Thanks Cindy!

      Reply
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