Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs
This recipe for Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs is a flavorful and easy way to cook chicken. The spice mixture is made with a combination of cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, which gives the chicken a complex and aromatic flavor. The chicken is cooked skin-side up on a baking sheet, which helps to render the fat and crisp the skin. The result is a juicy and tender chicken dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
Moroccan cuisine is known for its use of aromatic spices, and this recipe for Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs is a perfect example. The spice mixture is made with a combination of cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper, which gives the chicken a complex and flavorful taste. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine, a type of Moroccan clay cooking pot, but it can also be cooked in a Dutch oven or oven. The chicken is cooked slowly over low heat, which helps to develop the flavors of the spices and tenderize the chicken. The result is a juicy and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your guests.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 40 | Serves: 3
Ingredients
  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  3. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  4. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up on a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and skin is crispy.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
  7. Enjoy your flavorful Moroccan spiced chicken thighs!
Why It Works
  • The combination of spices in this recipe is what gives the chicken its complex and flavorful taste.
  • Cooking the chicken skin-side up helps to render the fat and crisp the skin.
  • Cooking the chicken slowly over low heat helps to develop the flavors of the spices and tenderize the chicken.