INSTANT POT MOROCCAN CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced
4 large cloves garlic, smashed
4 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cinnamon stick
1/4 preserved lemon, roughly chopped (seeds discarded)
1/4 cup pitted prunes, halved
1/4 cup dried apricots, halved
1/2 cup drained jarred small pimiento-stuffed olives, plus 1 tablespoon brine
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for topping
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
Cooked couscous, for serving
Harissa, for serving

Steps:

  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Set an Instant Pot to sauté on high. When the pot registers hot, add the vegetable oil. Working in two batches, add the chicken skin-side down and cook until well browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrots, paprika, coriander, cumin, turmeric, ginger and cayenne to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste to coat the vegetables, scraping up the bottom of the pot. Stir in the cinnamon stick, preserved lemon, prunes and apricots, then turn off the pot.
  • Add 2/3 cup water and the olive brine to the pot and stir well, scraping up the bottom of the pot. Return the chicken skin-side up to the pot in a single layer. Put on and lock the lid; make sure the steam valve is in the sealing position. Set the pot to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully turn the steam valve to the venting position to manually release the remaining pressure. Turn off the pot and remove the lid.
  • Transfer the chicken to a platter, leaving the liquid in the pot; discard the cinnamon stick. Stir the olives, cilantro, parsley and vinegar into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken and sauce over couscous; top with more parsley and serve with harissa.

nor nobi rana
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0/10 would not recommend


Meherabhasan atul
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This was the worst chicken dish I've ever had. The chicken was tough and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


RRR666 Brand
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The chicken was undercooked and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Carmen
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me. I would recommend it to experienced cooks only.


shah wahab
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Sophie Smith
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper if you don't like spicy food.


wally's world
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I highly recommend this recipe.


Alex Latchaw
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


James Mcsharry
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with rice or couscous.


Hark Tai
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and tender, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


M. Asif Azeemi
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tuyu Maharjan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of spicy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.