MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT, TOMATOES, AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Nut     Poultry     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lemon     Almond     Eggplant     Winter     Clove     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 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. (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.

Ehsas TV
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The eggplant and tomatoes were also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Free Nitroo
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


M Sheharyar
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Gunja Hingmang
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Saneliso Dlamini
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly. The eggplant and tomatoes were also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Shahid Sony
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Sohag (বিষাক্ত)
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Dingaan Maqungu
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sadim Mia
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The eggplant and tomatoes were also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ramesh Silva
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Toni Kanaan
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Oyubu Godstime
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dunamis Joaquin
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly. The eggplant and tomatoes were also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Fine Sheikh
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The flavors were incredible and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


HUSLEN Chin
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Griselda Blanco
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Chinenye Prisca
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This dish was easy to make and so flavorful. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The eggplant and tomatoes were also cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Sulaiman Islam santo
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The eggplant and tomatoes were perfectly cooked, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Janak Sbkt
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.