Moroccan Chicken with Prunes, Honey and Almonds

Name: Moroccan Chicken with Prunes, Honey and Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 2 tbsp oil; 1 onion; 0.5 tsp table salt; 0.5 tsp ground black pepper; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp turmeric; 0.25 cup water; 12 skinless chicken thighs; 24 prunes; 0.5 cup toasted slivered almonds; 0.25 cup honey; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Chicken, prunes and slivered almonds come together in this dish, fragrant with cinnamon and turmeric and cooked in a pan. Finish with sesame seeds.

50 min · Serves 6 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in oil, then remove to a plate.
2
Add onion, salt, pepper, cinnamon and turmeric to skillet. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, and spices are fragrant.
3
Add enough water to cover bottom of pan 1/8" deep. Arrange chicken pieces in pan. Cover and cook 20-30 min, until chicken is done. Remove chicken to plate.
30 min
4
Add prunes, almonds and honey to sauce. Stir to combine and cook until prunes are heated through. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.