Description
A flavorful Moroccan chicken tagine with tender meat, aromatic spices, and a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 preserved lemon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a tagine or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until softened. Add garlic and spices, cooking for 1 minute.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken stock, preserved lemon, and cinnamon stick.
- Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Stir in olives and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or warm bread.
- Adjust spice levels to your preference.
- For extra richness, add a handful of dried apricots or raisins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg