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Moroccan Chicken Skillet

A super easy and healthy one-pan dinner packed with warm and inviting Moroccan flavor!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 10" Cast Iron Skillet
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Cutting Board & Knife
  • Grater

Ingredients

Moroccan Chicken Skillet

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 Chicken Thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 large Bell Pepper de-seeded & diced
  • 1/2 medium White Onion peeled and diced
  • 1 large Sweet Potato peeled & chopped
  • 2" piece Ginger root peeled & minced
  • 2 tsp Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 1 14.5oz can Diced Tomatoes drained
  • 1 6oz can Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 Cup Chicken Broth
  • 5 tsp Moroccan Seasoning divided

Moroccan Seasoning

  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chile Powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Tumeric
  • 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

Moroccan Seasoning

  • In a small bowl, combine all spices and mix thoroughly.

Moroccan Chicken Skillet

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Sprinkle 3 tsp of Moroccan seasoning all over the chicken thighs (or breasts) and rub it in so it sticks.
  • Place the cast-iron skillet on the stove over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of olive oil. Heat the oil briefly and then add the chicken. Sear each side for 2 minutes and remove from the skillet and set it to the side.
  • Next, add in the diced bell pepper, and onion. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion starts to become translucent. After this, add in the sweet potato, minced ginger, garlic, lemon juice, and honey. Stir to combine everything. Cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Add in the can of diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth. Stir until the tomato paste has been incorporated, then add in the remaining 2 tsp of Moroccan seasoning and stir.
  • Place all the chicken thighs (breasts) back in the skillet so it is covered halfway up by the sauce and veggies. Remove the skillet from the stovetop and place it in the preheated oven.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees and the sweet potatoes are soft all the way through.
  • Serve immediately over couscous, rice, or quinoa. Enjoy!