Description
Chicken Tagine is a classic North African dish where chicken is slow-cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and dried fruits in a rich, flavorful sauce. Traditionally prepared in a tagine, it offers a warm, comforting, and exotic taste.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1/4 cup green olives, pitted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or tagine over medium-high heat. Brown chicken thighs on all sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions to the pan and sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add chicken broth, dried apricots, olives, and honey. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and serve hot with couscous or rice.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in spices and olive oil for 1–2 hours before cooking.
- Other dried fruits like raisins or dates can be substituted for apricots.
- Adjust spices to taste; add a pinch of cayenne for mild heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising/Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan/North African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
