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Spiced Chicken Thigh Skillet with ras el hanout

The kind of Moroccan plate you make on repeat. ras el hanout, a proper braise, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.8 from 1,471 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook90 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Spiced Chicken Thigh Skillet with ras el hanout
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the ras el hanout elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the ras el hanout and the rest of the ras el hanout flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the cherry tomatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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