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North African Spiced Chicken Recipe

North African Spiced Chicken Recipe

This North African spiced chicken recipe delivers a flavorful and aromatic dish that highlights the spices of the region.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine North African
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Frying pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

Spices and Chicken

  • 2.5 pounds chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
  • 3 Tablespoons avocado oil or other high temperature cooking oil
  • 1 Tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon all spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Mix Spices and Chicken: Add the chicken to a large bowl then drizzle with avocado oil and all the spices. Using a pair of tongs turn and mix the chicken pieces and spices together until they are evenly distributed over the chicken.
  • Sear Chicken: Sear the chicken about a minute or to per side on a large frying pan heated to medium high heat.
  • Bake Chicken: Bake in the oven at 350ºF for 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Baked Chicken, chicken, dinner, Healthy, North African, spiced chicken
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