Moroccan Lemon Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken thighs coated in spiced flour, fried golden, and baked in a tangy-sweet Moroccan lemon sauce — this dish is bursting with flavour and perfect for an exotic twist on family dinner.
Video
Ingredients
6 Chicken thighs
Salt, Pepper & Aromat to taste
3/4 cup Flour
Oil for frying
1 Green Pepper
2 Onions chopped
1 tsp Mustard
1 Garlic Clove crushed
1 Lemon
1 cup Tomato Sauce
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tsp Curry Powder
2 tbsp Vinegar
1 tsp Soy Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Season 6 chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and Aromat to taste.
- Roll the chicken thighs in 3/4 cup flour until evenly coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and brown the chicken thighs until light golden. Remove and place them into a fireproof baking dish.
- Add 2 chopped onions, 1 chopped green pepper, and 1 crushed garlic clove to the same pan. Fry until the onions are translucent.
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp mustard, 1 tsp curry powder, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tsp soy sauce, and the zest and juice of 1 lemon until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and spoon the onion mixture on top.
- Bake uncovered for 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is rich and thickened.
- Serve hot with rice, couscous, or crusty bread.
Hints & Tips
- Brown the chicken well – A good sear adds extra flavour and helps seal in the juices.
- Adjust the sweetness – Add more or less brown sugar depending on how tangy you want the sauce.
- Use fresh lemon – Freshly squeezed lemon juice will give a brighter, fresher flavour than bottled.
- Make it ahead – Prepare the dish earlier in the day and bake before serving for fuss-free entertaining.
- Serve with sides – Rice, couscous, or roasted vegetables pair beautifully with the rich sauce.
Pin Me
Gallery
Made this recipe? Add your photo below:
