Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Chicken thighs', 'amount': '2 pounds, skinless and boneless'}; {'ingredient': 'Olive oil', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 large, chopped'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '4 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh ginger', 'amount': '1 tablespoon, grated'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground cumin', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground coriander', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground turmeric', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Ground cinnamon', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Cayenne pepper', 'amount': '1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste)'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Carrots', 'amount': '2, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Potatoes', 'amount': '2 medium, cubed'}; {'ingredient': 'Green olives', 'amount': '1 cup, pitted and sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Chicken broth', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Fresh cilantro', 'amount': '1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)'}; {'ingredient': 'Lemon', 'amount': '1, sliced (for garnish)'}

Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this aromatic chicken tagine, a dish that embodies the essence of Moroccan cuisine. Tender chicken thighs are simmered with a medley of fragrant spices, colorful vegetables, and briny green olives, creating a comforting and hearty meal. Traditionally cooked in a conical-shaped tagine, this dish not only delights the palate but also warms the soul, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve with fluffy couscous to soak up the delightful sauce!

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Chicken thighs (2 pounds, skinless and boneless)
Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
Onion (1 large, chopped)
Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
Ground coriander (1 teaspoon)
Ground turmeric (1 teaspoon)
Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
Cayenne pepper (1/4 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
Salt (1 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
Carrots (2, sliced)
Potatoes (2 medium, cubed)
Green olives (1 cup, pitted and sliced)
Chicken broth (2 cups)
Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish))
Lemon (1, sliced (for garnish))

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a tagine or large pot over medium heat.
Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.
Return the browned chicken thighs to the pot, along with the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, green olives, and chicken broth. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Before serving, garnish with sliced lemon and chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Dietary Information

Servings: 4-6 • Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 1 hour • Calories: 450 • Fat: 20g • Carbs: 35g • Protein: 35g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 4g

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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