Moroccan Chicken Recipe Recipe
Moroccan Chicken with Ras El Hanout, garlic and lemon - a simple healthy recipe, using skinless chicken thighs, bursting with North African flavor! Delicious, fast and easy! Grill it or pan-sear it!
How to Make the Best Moroccan Chicken Recipe
This Moroccan chicken recipe brings the vibrant, aromatic flavors of North Africa right to your kitchen. The star of the dish is ras el hanout—a warm, complex spice blend that transforms simple chicken thighs into something truly special. Combined with fresh garlic, bright lemon zest, and quality olive oil, this marinade creates a flavor profile that’s both exotic and approachable.
What makes this recipe so appealing is its simplicity. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a restaurant-quality dish that’s packed with bold Mediterranean flavors. Whether you choose to grill it for those beautiful char marks or pan-sear it on the stovetop, the result is juicy, tender chicken with a fragrant, slightly crispy exterior.
Serve this Moroccan chicken alongside fluffy couscous, roasted vegetables, or a simple cucumber-tomato salad for a healthy, satisfying meal. The fresh squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of herbs at the end brighten everything up and make each bite sing with flavor.
Moroccan Chicken Recipe
Moroccan Chicken with Ras El Hanout, garlic and lemon - a simple healthy recipe, using skinless chicken thighs, bursting with North African flavor! Delicious, fast and easy! Grill it or pan-sear it!
Ingredients
Moroccan Chicken
Instructions
Moroccan Chicken
- Pre-heat the grill to medium-high. (See notes for stovetop method)
- Make a paste with the olive oil, ras el hanout, salt, garlic and lemon zest, mixing together in a medium bowl.
- Add the chicken, and toss to coat all sides well. You could do this a day before and refrigerate.
- Grill the thighs over medium-high heat, getting good grill marks on both sides. Move to a cooler side of grill, cover, and grill until cooked through (to 170°F), or place in a warm 350°F oven to finish.
- Right before serving, squeeze with lemon and sprinkle with fresh herbs (mint and/or parsley).
Notes
- For stovetop cooking, heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and pan-sear the chicken until cooked through.
- Marinating the chicken overnight intensifies the flavors.
- Serve with couscous, rice, or warm flatbread for a complete meal.
