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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

A fragrant North African stew with tender chicken, dried apricots, and warm spices. Served with couscous or crusty bread for an authentic Mediterranean experience.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
38g
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
MoroccanMediterraneanchickenstewNorth Africancomfort food

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Cut chicken thighs into 2-inch pieces. Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Dice onions and mince garlic. Combine cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and turmeric in a small bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Brown chicken pieces in batches, 3-4 minutes per side. Set aside.

  4. Step 4

    In the same pot, sauté onions until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in spice mixture and cook for 1 minute to bloom the spices.

  6. Step 6

    Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes with juice. Return chicken to pot and stir well.

  7. Step 7

    Add apricots and olives. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 25 minutes until chicken is tender and cooked through.

  8. Step 8

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • large tagine or heavy-bottomed Dutch oven
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • small mixing bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • paper towels

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