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Jamie Oliver Moroccan Chicken

Jamie Oliver Moroccan Chicken
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Jamie Oliver’s Moroccan chicken is a spiced chicken stew featuring aromatic spices, tomatoes, dried fruit, and vegetables.
It is known for its balance of warmth, sweetness, and richness—a classic flavour profile found in Moroccan home cooking.

Ingredients

Scale

    • 600–700g chicken thighs (boneless or bone-in)

    • 1 onion, finely chopped

    • 3 garlic cloves, crushed

    • 1 carrot, sliced

    • 1 red pepper, chopped

    • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

    • 1 cup chicken stock

    • 1 tsp cumin

    • 1 tsp ground coriander

    • 1 tsp smoked paprika

    • ½ tsp cinnamon

    • 1 tbsp tomato paste

    • 8–10 dried apricots or 2 tbsp raisins

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • Salt and pepper

    • Optional: chickpeas, preserved lemon, fresh coriander, or almonds

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the chicken for flavour

Heat oil in a pot, season the chicken, and brown on all sides. This creates a deep, savoury flavour. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Cook the aromatics

Add onion, garlic, carrot, and pepper to the same pot. Sauté until soft and lightly golden.

Step 3: Add the spices

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon. Let them toast for 30 seconds to release aroma and warmth.

Step 4: Pour in tomatoes and paste

Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well to combine. This forms a rich sauce base.

Step 5: Add chicken stock and dried fruit

Pour in stock and stir through apricots or raisins. Their sweetness balances the spices perfectly.

Step 6: Simmer until tender

Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 30–35 minutes until the chicken is tender and the flavours have deepened.

Step 7: Finish and serve

Stir in chickpeas or preserved lemon if using. Garnish with fresh coriander or toasted almonds and serve warm.

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/moroccan-chicken/