Description
A flavorful Moroccan Chicken Tagine that combines tender chicken thighs with aromatic spices, dried fruits, and olives, served over couscous or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Cooked couscous or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, salt, and pepper over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.
- Pour in the drained diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the chopped apricots and honey, stirring to combine.
- Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the sliced olives and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot over cooked couscous or rice, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with chickpeas and add more vegetables like zucchini and bell peppers.
- Enhance the flavor by marinating the chicken in spices and olive oil for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: varies
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: varies