Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine marries tender chicken with preserved lemon, briny olives, and a tapestry of warm spices like saffron, ginger, and turmeric. Quick browning deepens the savor while pressure cooking yields a fragrant, silky sauce and succulent bites. Serve it for a cozy dinner when you want bold, citrusy notes and gentle heat in every spoonful.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 5
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the garlic, paprika, ginger, turmeric, and saffron. Add the chicken pieces and toss until coated with the spices. Cover and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Cut the preserved lemon into quarters. Remove the pulp from the peel and take out the seeds from the pulp. Mince the pulp and set it aside. Slice the lemon peel into strips and set it aside.
- 3
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Heat the olive oil and butter in the cooker; add the chicken. Brown the chicken, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate, keeping the drippings in the pot.
- 4
Add the onions and lemon pulp to the hot pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions soften, about 5 minutes. Add the cinnamon stick, place the chicken on top, and scatter the olives and lemon peel over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid carefully, turning it away from you. Transfer the contents to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and cilantro and serve right away.
- Calories 299.54 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 28.26 g Good Source 57%
- Carbohydrate 8.96 g 3%
- Total Fat 16.93 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 4.77 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 83.88 mg High 28%
- Sodium 920.09 mg High 40%
- Dietary Fiber 1.41 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.16 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 20.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.51 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 126.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 9.97 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.54 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, and Cinnamon Sticks. Each serving provides about 299.54 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cinnamon Sticks, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.54 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine healthy?
- Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 299.54 calories and 28.26 g of protein, or 57% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 920.09 mg (40% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.77 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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