MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT,

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MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH EGGPLANT, image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 cups sliced onions
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon fennel seeds, ground
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups drained canned diced tomatoes (from 28-ounce can)
1 cup water
3 tablespoons (or more) fresh lemon juice
8 chicken thighs with bones, skinned
8 chicken drumsticks, skinned
1 large eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
1/2 cup whole blanched almonds or slivered almonds, toasted
Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Add paprika, salt, turmeric, coriander, fennel, pepper, cumin, and ginger; stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes, 1 cup water, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice; bring to boil. Arrange all chicken in single layer in pot; spoon some sauce over. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Turn chicken over, cover, and simmer until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes longer. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400°F. Brush large rimmed baking sheet with olive oil. Place eggplant and remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in large bowl; toss to coat. Spread eggplant out on prepared baking sheet and bake until soft and brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes. DO AHEAD Chicken and eggplant can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate separately until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Stir eggplant and marjoram into chicken. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes to heat through and blend flavors. Season stew to taste with more lemon juice, if desired, and salt and pepper. Transfer chicken to large shallow bowl. Sprinkle with almonds and cilantro.

Rosa H
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The chicken was cooked well, and the eggplant was tender. I would make it again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.


Karabo Ndlovu
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender, and the eggplant is perfectly cooked. The sauce is also very flavorful, and it really brings the dish together. I would definitely make


Damien Gormley
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I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and it had a great texture. The chicken was also very flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Ayan Khurram
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. The sauce is also very tasty. I would definitely make this dish again


Mahmmad Yousaf
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely make this dish again.


Jamoya Saunders
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests. The chicken is cooked perfectly, and the eggplant is soft and flavorful. The sauce is also very tasty. I would definitely make this dish ag


Icecream cuties!
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the eggplant is cooked to perfection. The sauce is also very tasty. I would definitely make this dish again.


Soikot Ahamed
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I had a great time making this dish. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggplant was soft and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty. I would definitely make this dish again.


QUEEN MAYRA
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The chicken was cooked well, and the eggplant was tender. I would make it again, but I would use less salt next time.


Niraj Re
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still a good dish. The chicken was cooked well, and the eggplant was tender. I would make it again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.


Vernon Afrika
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked it to be more flavorful, but it was still a good dish. The chicken was cooked well, and the eggplant was tender. I would make it again, but I would add more spices next time.


Mubisharbadesha*786# Ali
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. The sauce was also very flavorful, and it really brought the dish together. I would definitel


Efren Perez
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I'm not usually a fan of eggplant, but this dish changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and it had a great texture. The chicken was also very flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Tristan Coffey
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This recipe was easy to follow and produced delicious results. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggplant was soft and flavorful. The sauce was also very tasty, and it really complemented the chicken and eggplant. I would definitely recommend


Noor Hassan
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This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, and it really brought the dish together. I will definitely be making this again.


Ak Bar12
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the eggplant was perfectly cooked. The spices were also very well-balanced, and the dish had a great depth of flavor. I'll definitely be


Emmanuel Ifeanyi
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This Moroccan chicken with eggplant is an absolute delight! The flavors are incredibly rich and complex, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I especially love the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the eggplant adds a wonderful texture