Name: Moroccan Chicken with Almonds
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: moroccan
Ingredients: 3 tbs olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1/4 tsp ground allspice; 2 kg chicken lovely legs separated skin off; 1 onion finely chopped large; 4 garlic clove finely chopped; 1 cup dried apricots; 1/2 cup coriander chopped; 1/2 cup slivered almonds; 1 1/2 cup water

by febestribe Last updated on 07/09/2019

Moroccan style chicken with almonds, kids loved this. - febestribe

Ingredients

3 tbs olive oil
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ground turmeric
1/4 tsp ground allspice
2 kg chicken lovely legs separated skin off
1 onion finely chopped large
4 garlic clove finely chopped
1 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup coriander chopped
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cup water

Method

Step 1

Split chicken into drumsticks and thighs.
Step 2

In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin, paprika, turmeric and allspice, and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3

Working in batches, add chicken and cook for 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. As chicken browns transfer to a large heavy bottomed casserole dish.
Step 4

Add onion and garlic to frying pan and cook for 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Transfer to the casserole dish.
Step 5

Add water to frying pan and bring to boil. Add apricots and ¼ cup coriander to the frying pan and return to the boil.
Step 6

Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Stir in the almonds and remaining coriander.
Step 7

Pour apricot mixture into casserole with chicken, bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer.