Moroccan Style Chicken with Apricots #318


To learn how to make Moroccan-Style Chicken with Apricots Show #318 With Olives & Lemons Sheet Pan Dinner Click the Subscribe button and then click here for the recipe. #TheDiabeticDietShow #MoroccanRecpie Ingredients ½ cup halved dried apricots (preferably un sulfured) 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt, plus a little extra for seasoning chicken ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon date honey or regular honey, plus more for drizzling 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 bone-in chicken legs or a mixture of thighs and drumsticks 2 medium onions, quartered 4 cloves garlic, peeled 4 carrots, peeled and halved lengthwise 1 large lemon, cut into eighths lengthwise ½ cup halved pitted green olives 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios, plus more for garnish ¼ cup fresh mint and/or cilantro Yield Serves: 4 to 6 Preparation Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, soak the apricot pieces in hot water for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the chicken: In a large bowl, combine the cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, salt, pepper, honey, and 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Add the chicken, onions, garlic cloves and carrots and toss to coat. Scatter the lemon and olives over the prepared sheet pan, then add the sliced carrots, onions, and garlic cloves. Place the chicken legs on top of the vegetables. Drizzle everything with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a little more honey, if desired. Roast the chicken in the oven for 45 minutes. Drain the apricots and pat them dry. Sprinkle the apricots and pistachios over the top and continue roasting until the chicken is golden and the juices run clear when pierced with a sharp knife, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving with the herbs, torn and sprinkled over everything

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