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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Easy Moroccan Chicken

5 from 1 vote
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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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Remove the chicken thighs from the skillet and set them aside.
  6. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  7. Add the cumin, coriander, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet.
  8. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Add the diced tomatoes and their juice to the skillet.
  10. Stir in the cilantro, parsley, and dried apricots.
  11. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin side up.
  12. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the preheated oven.
  13. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
  14. 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.