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Chicken Tagine Recipe

A flavorful Moroccan chicken dish cooked with spices, vegetables, and dried fruits.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 kg Chicken thighs bone-in, skinless
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Dried apricots halved
  • 1 cup Canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 Lemon preserved, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon Honey
  • 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  3. 3. Stir in minced garlic, ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric. Cook for a minute.
  4. 4. Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
  5. 5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  6. 6. Add dried apricots, chickpeas, preserved lemon, and honey. Stir well.
  7. 7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  8. 8. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Chicken, Tagine
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