Description
Savor the rich and aromatic flavors of Chicken Tagine, a traditional Moroccan dish that brings warmth and comfort to any dining experience. This delightful meal features tender chicken thighs, complemented by a fragrant blend of spices, green olives, and preserved lemon. Whether for a family gathering or a special occasion, this dish is surprisingly simple to prepare and requires no specialized equipment, making it accessible for home cooks of all levels. The vibrant colors and enticing aromas will have everyone gathered around your table in anticipation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium chicken thighs (bone-in, excess fat trimmed)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 1 can chickpeas (14 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- ½ cup dried apricots
- 1 cup chicken stock or water
- 1 large preserved lemon (sliced)
- 1½ cups green olives
- Olive oil
- Spices: ginger, garlic, ground cumin, smoked paprika, ground coriander, bay leaves, cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the seasoned chicken thighs for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent (approximately 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and ginger along with all spices; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in chickpeas, apricots, chicken stock or water, preserved lemon slices, and green olives; stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh parsley and thinly sliced lemon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg