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Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Great Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe choices are a Middle Eastern and North African staple.
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Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 355 kcal
Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or tagine pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Tongs

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup green olives, pitted
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • In a large Dutch oven or tagine pot, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and brown them on both sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add onions and sauté until soft and translucent. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add ginger, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and add chicken broth, green olives, dried apricots, raisins, honey, and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot with couscous, rice, or bread.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
To save time, prep the ingredients ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Use a slow cooker for an even easier preparation method.
To intensify the flavors, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 646mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g
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