Best Moroccan Spiced Almonds Recipes

MOROCCAN SPICED ALMONDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, spices, salt, and pepper.
• To another medium bowl, add the egg white. Whisk briskly until frothy, about 30 seconds. Add the almonds and toss with a wooden spoon until coated. Add the spice mix and toss until the nuts are well-coated. Spread evenly on the baking sheet.
• Place in oven and bake, stirring once, until fragrant and toasted, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely and then serve. Nuts will keep well at room temperature in a sealed bag or jar for several days.

MOROCCAN SPICED CHICKEN WITH ALMONDS AND DATES

Steps:

• Coat chicken with flour.
• Heat oil in large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add half of chicken; brown about 5 minutes per side.
• Remove from skillet.
• Repeat browning step with remaining chicken, adding onion.
• Return all chicken to skillet.
• Combine cinnamon, cumin, ginger and turmeric in small bowl; add to chicken.
• Stir to evenly coat chicken and onions with spices; saute 1-2 minutes.
• Stir in broth, lemon juice and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir in dates and almonds and cook, covered, for 20 minutes.
• Uncover and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve over cooked basmati rice.