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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Chicken Tagine braises tender chicken thighs with a warm, aromatic blend of cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and ginger, balanced by sweet apricots, raisins, and a touch of honey. The slow simmer yields a rich, spiced sauce that’s brightened with fresh cilantro and finished with crunchy almonds—perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining.

  • Prep20 mins
  • Cook1 hr 50 mins
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
  1. 1

    To make the spice mix: Combine cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, mint, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the spice mix and set the rest aside for another use.

  2. 2

    To make the tagine: Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add apricots and raisins and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.

  3. 3

    Place chicken and 1/2 cup reserved spice mix in a bowl; toss until evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Pour enough olive oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven to coat the bottom; set the heat to medium. Cook the chicken in the hot skillet until golden brown and it releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add the apricots, raisins, and the reserved 1/2 cup cooking water; stir in the chicken broth and honey. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the chicken is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

  6. 6

    Serve the chicken garnished with cilantro and almonds.

About This Recipe

Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, and Dried Apricot. Each serving provides about 502.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
It is a Moroccan recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Moroccan Chicken Tagine made of?
The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chicken Thigh, Dried Apricot, Dried Mint. The full list of 18 is above.
What goes well with Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken Tagine?
About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 50 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 502.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Moroccan Chicken Tagine easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.

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