Moroccan Chicken Thighs

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, black pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Stir in tomato paste and raisins and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Add chicken thighs and reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Moroccan cuisine is known for its use of fragrant spices.
• Raisins are often used to sweeten savory dishes in Moroccan cooking.
• This dish is traditionally served with couscous.