Description
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a fragrant and hearty dish that transports you to the vibrant streets of North Africa. This easy recipe combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, simmered alongside sweet dried apricots and colorful vegetables. The slow cooking process melds these ingredients into a delicious stew that is both comforting and satisfying. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, serve it over fluffy couscous to soak up the rich sauce. With its unique flavor profile and simple preparation, this Moroccan Chicken Tagine is sure to impress your guests while warming your heart.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs
- Onion
- Garlic
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Carrots
- Chicken broth
- Dried apricots
- Spices: cumin, coriander, cinnamon
Instructions
- Chop onions, garlic, carrots, and dried apricots.
- In a large pot or tagine, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken thighs skin-side down, searing for about five minutes on each side until golden brown; remove temporarily.
- Stir in diced tomatoes with juices, carrots, dried apricots, and spices (cumin, coriander, cinnamon).
- Return chicken to the pot along with chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 60 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve warm over couscous or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 368
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For an added depth of flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Feel free to substitute chicken with lamb or chickpeas for a vegetarian option.