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Golden Moroccan-Style Roasted Chicken with Caramelized Vegetables and Sweet Prunes

A flavorful and aromatic Moroccan-inspired roasted chicken dish featuring caramelized vegetables and sweet prunes, perfect for a hearty dinner.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup prunes
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together paprika, ground ginger, turmeric, cumin, and minced garlic with 2 tablespoons olive oil to form a paste.
  3. Rub the chicken leg quarters with the spice paste and set aside.
  4. In a large roasting pan, toss the potato chunks, sliced carrots, and sliced onion with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  5. Arrange the seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables.
  6. Drizzle honey over the chicken and vegetables, then dot with tomato paste.
  7. Sprinkle prunes around the pan.
  8. Roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until chicken is golden and cooked through, and vegetables are tender and caramelized, stirring vegetables halfway through.
  9. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For a sweeter flavor, add an extra tablespoon of honey. Serve with couscous or crusty bread.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Method: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Moroccan

Nutrition

  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 18 g
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Protein: 32 g