Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Recipe
This Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Recipe is a quick and flavorful dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner. It combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices and dried apricots for a delicious meal.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Sauté Function
- Forks
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.25 cup chopped dried apricots
- to taste Salt and pepper
- for garnish Fresh cilantro
Instructions:
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, and cayenne pepper.
- Add diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried apricots. Mix well.
- Return the chicken to the pot and secure the lid. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and open the lid. Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Serve the Moroccan chicken over couscous or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes:
This dish pairs well with couscous or rice. Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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