Moroccan Chicken Tagine
This simple Moroccan Chicken Tagine packs bold flavors with a perfect mix of spices, olives, pickled lemons, and dried fruit. A must-try for an exotic meal!
Ingredients
CHICKEN
- 6 Chicken thighs rubbed with the chicken spice mixture
- 1 tablespoon Harissa
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Onion sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic chopped
- ½ cup Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cup Broth or water
- 12 Green olives pitted
- 12 Back olives pitted
- 3 pieces Pickled lemons
- 10 pieces Dried apricots
- 1 handful Raisins
- 2 tablespoons Flour
SPICES
- ½ teaspoon Saffron
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Dry ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ginger powder
GARNISH
- Pistachio
- Slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs, harissa, olive oil, and butter. Mix well to coat the chicken in the marinade.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until softened.
- Add the chicken to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes per side, until browned.
- Add chickpeas, broth or water, olives, pickled lemons, and spices. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve over couscous or rice, and garnish with pistachio and slivered almonds. Enjoy!
Notes
This dish can be served with roasted vegetables and white rice, or it can be accompanied by pita bread and a salad that is rich with greens.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 portionCalories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 31gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 2317mgPotassium: 641mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 4mg
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