Description
Fragrant Moroccan dish of tender chicken aromatics spices Easy cook tech yields meltinmouth meat Hearty meal for any occasion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (120ml) pitted green olives, halved
- 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper. Toss to coat the chicken evenly with the spices. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for maximum flavor.
- Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or tagine over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the tagine simmer for 45-55 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Stir in the green olives and lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the tagine simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to come together.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top of the Chicken Tagine. Serve the dish hot, accompanied by couscous, rice, or warm bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- minutes: 30
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g