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    Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew

    Published: Mar 3, 2014 · Modified: Apr 28, 2023 by Shareba · This post contains affiliate links, please read my disclosure policy.

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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.

    Ingredients for Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew Recipe | InSearchOfYummyness.com #mapleleafprime

    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.

    Recipe for Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew | InSearchOfYummyness.com

    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.

    This Moroccan-Inspired Chicken Stew will warm you up from the inside out! | InSearchOfYummyness.com

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

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    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

    Instructions 

    • 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.
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    • 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.
    • Add the chicken and brown on all sides, about 7 minutes.
    • Add the raisins and apricots, then cover and place in oven.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked and the fruit is glossy.
    • Serve with cooked white rice or couscous.

    Please read the blog post for detailed tips and explanations.

    Nutrition Disclaimer: this nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed.

    Have you made this recipe?Please leave a review in the comments below!

    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.

    Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Thighs | InSearchOfYummyness.com

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    Disclosure:
    This post has been sponsored by Maple Leaf Prime.
    All opinions are my own.

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    Comments

    1. Angie

      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

        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

      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

        February 25, 2015 at 10:18 pm

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

        Reply
    3. Ayngelina

      February 25, 2015 at 1:35 pm

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

      Reply
      • Shareba Abdul

        February 25, 2015 at 5:07 pm

        Thanks Ayngelina, it's one of my favourites!

        Reply
    4. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods

      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

        March 05, 2014 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Cindy!

        Reply

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