Baked Moroccan-Spiced Chicken with Apricot Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-15 · Updated 2026-07-15

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with warm Moroccan spices and a sweet apricot glaze that caramelizes beautifully. This Moroccan-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, ground cumin, ground coriander for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Moroccan cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, combine 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mix evenly over 6 bone-in chicken thighs.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear for 4 minutes until golden and crispy, then flip and sear the other side for 3 minutes.
Step 3: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup apricot preserves, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 3 cloves minced garlic until smooth. Brush this glaze generously over the chicken thighs.
Step 4: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze is caramelized. Remove and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.