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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Easy Moroccan Chicken

This Moroccan Chicken recipe is a delicious and nutritious dish that will transport you to North Africa. I love making this dish at home!
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Easy Moroccan Chicken Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 385 kcal
Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Equipment

  • Large oven-safe skillet with a lid
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 8 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set them aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add the diced tomatoes and their juice to the skillet.
  • Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and dried apricots.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up.
  • Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  • Sprinkle sliced almonds over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through before serving.
To make the recipe even easier, use pre-cut onions and minced garlic from the grocery store.
Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes until they are lightly browned and fragrant before adding them to the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
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