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Ras el Hanout Chicken Thighs

Published: Aug 15, 2022 · Last Updated: Jan 18, 2023 by Aimee - This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Ras el Hanout Chicken Thighs are seasoned with a Moroccan spice blend that brings delicious flavor to the roasted chicken. The chicken thighs get crispy and juicy in the oven.

Cooked chicken thighs with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

I love making chicken thighs. Whether they are roasted in the oven or cooked in the air fryer, the combination of the juicy chicken and the crispy skin just can't be beat.

They are also so forgiving! Unless chicken breasts, it's much harder to dry out chicken thighs. They remain juicy across so many temperatures, and then also reheat nicely!

These ras el hanout chicken thighs are one of my favorite ones to make. The flavor of the ras el hanout seasoning just makes the chicken thighs smell incredible when cooking, and gives them a delicious and complex taste.

Ingredients:

  • Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Ras el hanout

What is ras el hanout?

Ras el Hanout is a spice blend found in Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria. It has fall flavors like cinnamon, coriander, cumin, and other spices as part of the blend. It's delicious used to flavor meats and also veggies like these ras el hanout carrots.

Want to learn more about Moroccan cuisine? I recommend the Taste of Moroc website.

How to serve the chicken thighs:

I love serving the chicken thighs with some fresh lemon juice or lemon zest and fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro. You could also make a tahini sauce to pair with the ras el hanout chicken.

The chicken is delicious served with side dishes like:

  • Arugula salad with shaved parmesan
  • Chipotle mashed sweet potatoes
  • Roasted red cabbage
  • Air fryer squash
  • Roasted cauliflower with curry and turmeric

Can you use boneless, skinless chicken thighs?

Yes! You can absolutely use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. You will just reduce the cooking time. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs usually take 25-30 minutes, but check frequently! Chicken thighs are best cooked to an internal temperature of 185-195 degrees F. This is the meat thermometer I have.

Recipe tips:

  • Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. I typically cook mine for 40-45 minutes, but you may need to slightly increase or decrease based on the size of chicken thighs.
  • These chicken thighs cook perfectly on a baking sheet. I do not recommend cooking in a casserole dish, as it will affect the skin crisping us as nicely.
  • This recipe is easy to double! Just make sure to leave room between the chicken thighs on the baking sheet.
  • Want to make these in your air fryer? I recommend following the directions on this air fryer crispy chicken thighs recipe. You'll season with ras el hanout seasoning, as in this recipe, but then cook in your air fryer.

How to make Ras el Hanout Chicken:

Take chicken thighs and pat dry. Sprinkle salt on the chicken thighs, then rub olive oil onto the surface of the chicken.

Raw chicken thighs on a white plate.

Sprinkle the ras el hanout seasoning onto both the top and bottom of the chicken thighs and rub into the surface so the chicken is well-coated in the seasoning.

Chicken thighs with ras el hanout seasoning.

Place on a baking sheet, skin side up, and bake for 35-45 minutes at 400 degrees F, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 185-195 degrees F. (Note chicken breasts are usually safe to eat at 165 F, but chicken thighs are tastier closer to 195 F, according to America's Test Kitchen). Don't have a meat thermometer? This is the one I have.

Let chicken thighs rest for 5-7 minutes, then plate and enjoy! I love serving with fresh herbs like chopped parsley or cilantro and lemon slices for squeezing fresh lemon juice or lemon zest.

Cooked chicken thighs with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

Other chicken recipes to love:

Air Fryer Honey Dijon Chicken on a white plate.
Air Fryer Honey Dijon Chicken
cooked chicken thighs in the air fryer
Air Fryer Greek Chicken Thighs
tuscan chicken soup with a spoon
Tuscan Chicken Soup
Cooked chicken thighs with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

Ras el Hanout Chicken Thighs

Recipe by Aimee
Ras el Hanout Chicken Thighs are seasoned with a Moroccan spice blend that brings delicious flavor to the roasted chicken. The chicken thighs get crispy and juicy in the oven.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 281 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone in, skin on
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.5 teaspoons ras el hanout
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Take the chicken thighs and trim away any excess skin. Pat dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over chicken thighs and rub into all surfaces.
  • Add a sprinkling of salt over the chicken thighs, then rub the ras el hanout seasoning all over the chicken thighs until coated.
  • Place the chicken thighs on a sheet pan, skin side up. Roast at 400 degrees F for 35-45 minutes, or until chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 185-195 degrees F.
  • Remove from the oven, let rest for at least 5 minutes, then serve.

Notes

  • Cooking time will depend on the size of your chicken thighs. I typically cook mine for 40-45 minutes, but you may need to slightly increase or decrease based on the size of chicken thighs.
  • These chicken thighs cook perfectly on a baking sheet. I do not recommend cooking in a casserole dish, as it will affect the skin crisping us as nicely.
  • This recipe is easy to double! Just make sure to leave room between the chicken thighs on the baking sheet.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 87mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 105IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are based on an online calculator and are estimates. Please verify using your own data.

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