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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan Chicken Tagine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 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
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
Place chicken and 1/2 cup reserved spice mix in a bowl; toss until evenly coated.
- 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
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
Serve the chicken garnished with cilantro and almonds.
- Calories 530.05 kcal High 27%
- Protein 21.23 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 43.39 g 16%
- Total Fat 32.19 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 7.49 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.93 mg High 33%
- Sodium 356.29 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.53 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 26.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 148.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 9.88 mg Good Source 55%
- Potassium 649.38 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 31.39 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 1.89 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.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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 530.05 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 530.05 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.
- Is Moroccan Chicken Tagine healthy?
- Moroccan Chicken Tagine has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 530.05 calories and 21.23 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 356.29 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.49 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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