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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe. Packed with spices and tender chicken, it’s a flavorful one-pot wonder perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Marinading Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 2 onions thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 carrots cut into rounds
  • 1 zucchini diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 400 g canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
  • 500 ml water

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Start by slicing the onions and crushing the garlic. Cut the veggies into uniform pieces.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs with cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot or tajine. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, then add garlic and spices.
  4. Toss in the carrots, zucchini, and bell pepper, stirring to coat with spiced oil.
  5. Nestle the marinated chicken thighs on top of the veggies. Pour in the diced tomatoes and water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cover.
  6. Simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until the chicken is tender.
  7. Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the tagine before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use high-quality fresh spices for optimal flavor.
You can swap zucchini for eggplant or use chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Leftovers taste even better the next day, making this recipe perfect for meal prep. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze for up to three months; just remember to thaw overnight before reheating.
To enhance the flavor, toast spices lightly in a dry pan before adding them to the dish.
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