Moroccan Chicken and Chickpea Curry
This Moroccan-inspired chicken and chickpea curry is packed with aromatic spices and flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked couscous - For serving
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
- Chicken broth - 1 cup
- Chickpeas - 1 can (14 oz), drained and rinsed
- Canned diced tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz)
- Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Chicken thighs - 4, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
Let's Get Started
- Heat some oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken and stir well to coat.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and chicken broth to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
- Let the curry simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the Moroccan chicken and chickpea curry over cooked couscous.
- Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g