Description
Chicken Tagine is a delightful Moroccan dish that brings the warmth of exotic flavors right to your dinner table. This slow-cooked recipe features succulent chicken thighs infused with aromatic spices, green olives, and preserved lemons, creating an irresistible aroma that will have your family gathering around for mealtime. Ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, Chicken Tagine is not only packed with flavor but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to favorite for cooks at all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Fresh ginger (minced)
- Ground cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Ground coriander
- Cayenne pepper
- 2 small bay leaves
- 1 can chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- Dried apricots
- Preserved lemon slices or fresh lemon zest/juice
- Green olives
- Chicken stock or water
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the chicken thighs on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté sliced onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pan until softened. Stir in spices.
- Return chicken to the pan and add chickpeas, apricots, preserved lemon, olives, and stock. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg