This easy dinner recipe for Moroccan Chicken Thighs features spices you probably already have in your spice rack. Only 5 minutes of prep work yields a flavorful chicken that people rave over. You’re going to love it!
Oh baby these are addicting! Meat and potato friends: we know Moroccan food seems a bit “exotic”, but let me tell you… you’ll clean your plate and lick your fingers. Look at the ingredient list. They are probably all spices you have in your cupboard. These flavors are familiar. It’s just a combination you may not have tried before.
Put that seasoning on a chicken thigh? Oh baby! You get that crispy skin that there is just never enough of. We love the tangy zip that the lemon brings. Confession: we eat the roasted lemons too. They are just so dang tasty! And lemons are fruit right? Totally healthy. This chicken recipe can brighten up any plate with its vibrant colors and even more vibrant flavors.
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Chicken Cuts:
This recipe is meant for chicken thighs, but this delicious Moroccan seasoning is good on any and all cuts of chicken! You can even double the amount of butter and spices and spread it over the top of a whole chicken to roast in the oven!
Tip: If you go the whole chicken route, quarter a lemon and shove as many lemon quarters as can fit into the chicken cavity. Depending on the size of your bird you should get anywhere from 2 -all 4 quarters inside.
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What should I serve with Moroccan Lemon Chicken?
This tastes amazing stuffed inside of a gyro. You can also shred the chicken and add it to tacos and protein bowls. If you stick with the original recipe, we love these thighs with a side salad, grilled corn on the cob, and roasted potatoes.
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Storage and Reheating Instructions:
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. We prefer to shred leftover chicken while still warm and store in a zip top bag or airtight container in the fridge to use for lunches. Reheat shredded chicken in a skillet over medium-low heat, or whole pieces of chicken thighs in the microwave or a 350 degree oven until warmed through.
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I happened to be looking on Yummly for something to do with chicken thighs that was a little different. Then, I stumbled on your recipe which brought me back to having this elsewhere. I, needless to say, then became intrigued and set to make this for dinner tonight. I’m glad I did! As a side note, I honestly forgot to spray the pan before adding the lemon slices It’s such a versatile take that I’ll make this all year long. Thanks so much!
We loved this tasty chicken! Perfect blend of seasoning and flavor pops!
Thank you so much Rachel! I made this tonight and it was so wonderful!! I’m going to give the leftovers to my neighbors. I love your recipes, and this is the first place I come to look for dinner ideas!
Is 165 correct for the oven temperature? Is that in Celsius?
165 F is the internal temperature that chicken needs to reach for food safety. The oven temperature is listed separately.
I made these this evening. You were right, I had all the spices in my cupboard. I chopped up the gooey lemons and added them to cous cous, together with cranberries, raisins and chickpeas and served them with the chicken thighs with all the cooking juices poured over. The meal was phenomenal, thank you.
Thanks for the inspiring recipe and gobble-worthy image. I always roast lemon slices when I roast veggies — pat slices dry then segregate them in a little foil "enclosure" so you're not contending with juice. Hope you try this, it's a great garnish for fish, chicken, kabobs, etc.
The crispy skin and color makes me want to try it right now. It looks delicious!
These sound fantastic!
I have never tried Moroccan food, but love to try new flavors! I will be adding this to my list of recipes to try!
I can imagine how good this must taste and you're right–these ingredients are all in my pantry. Love crispy, flavorful skin–these look perfect!