MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT,

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT, image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups sliced onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups drained canned diced tomatoes (from 28-ounce can)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
8 chicken thighs with bones, skinned
8 chicken drumsticks, skinned
1 large eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds or slivered almonds, toasted
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, salt, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, cumin, and ginger; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to boil. Arrange all chicken in single layer in pot; spoon some sauce over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place eggplant and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on prepared baking sheet and bake until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. DO AHEAD Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate separately until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Stir eggplant and marjoram into chicken. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season stew to taste with more lemon juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.

Akua Darkoa
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I'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe. I followed the instructions exactly, but the chicken came out dry and the eggplant was burnt. I won't be making this again.


Joseph Blackburn
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the eggplant was undercooked. I wouldn't recommend this recipe to anyone.


Esther Kabeikirize
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The chicken was dry and the eggplant was mushy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Joseph Brown
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was tender and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. I think I'll try it again with less spice next time.


Usman Musman
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I love the combination of chicken and eggplant in this dish. The spices are also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Tracy Hernandez
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken and eggplant were perfectly cooked, and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again!


Ahmed Alqaisy
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the eggplant was soft and flavorful. I served it with couscous and a side of yogurt sauce. Everyone loved it!


Tasfia Khan
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. The spices were also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Spirit Wolf_ 2938
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I love the combination of chicken and eggplant in this dish. The spices are also very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Milan Offical Army
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken and eggplant were perfectly cooked, and the spices were just right. I will definitely be making this again!


Roblox Potato
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the eggplant was soft and flavorful. I served it with couscous and a side of yogurt sauce. Everyone loved it!


Abu Nihad
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This Moroccan chicken with eggplant dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the dish a unique and delicious taste.