Moroccan Chicken Thighs

These Moroccan Chicken Thighs are tender, rich with flavor and  simple to make. Chicken thighs, carrots, onions and diced tomatoes are cooked in Moroccan spices creating a meal that will spice up any night  of the week.

MOROCCAN SPICE BLEND Coriander | Cumin | Turmeric Paprika | Cayenne Pepper Cinnamon | Sea Salt | Pepper Crushed Red Pepper Flakes MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS Chicken Thighs | Onion Carrots | Garlic Cloves  Chicken Broth | Diced Tomatoes Lemon | Figs | Green Olives

INGREDIENTS

In a small bowl, mix spice blend.  Rub both sides of each chicken thigh with the spice blend. Set aside.

Sear both sides of chicken thighs until golden brown. Set aside. Saute onion for 2 minutes and then add carrots and garlic, cumin and paprika. Saute for 4 minutes.

Add the chicken broth, lemon juice and diced tomatoes and stir together. Let simmer for 2 minutes. Nestle the chicken thighs into the pan along with the lemon slices, figs  and olives and cook in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the chicken 175°F.

Remove from the oven Garnish with fresh Italian flat leaf parsley and cilantro. Serve over a bed of your favorite grain and a slice of warm pita bread or Naan. Enjoy!

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