RCI-MT.004.0583.001
Moroccan Chicken
A gorgeous dish straight from the heart of Morocco. This recipe serves 6.
Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 unit
- 2 lbs
- olive / vegetable oil1 unit
- 9 oz
- 3 oz
- ½ cup
- 1 unit
- 1 unit
- 1 unit
Method
1
Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Season the chicken quarters generously with salt and paprika on all sides. Working in batches if necessary, place skin-side down in the hot oil and sear for 4–5 minutes until golden, then flip and sear the other side for 3–4 minutes.
8 minutes
3
Transfer the seared chicken to a plate and set aside.
4
Add the chopped onions to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to caramelize, about 8–10 minutes.
9 minutes
5
Return the chicken to the pot and nestle it among the onions. Sprinkle the cloves over the chicken and drizzle with the honey.
6
Cover the pot with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
28 minutes
7
Stir in the raisins and pine nuts, distributing them evenly throughout the pot.
8
Simmer uncovered for a final 3–5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to concentrate slightly.
4 minutes
9
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed. Serve the chicken and sauce warm, spooning the onion mixture and fruit over the meat.