Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears pairs tender, braised chicken with warm spices, soft onions, and cinnamon-kissed pears glazed in honey. The result is a gently sweet and aromatic dish with savory depth, ideal for a cozy dinner or festive gathering. Each bite balances spice, herbaceous cilantro, and caramelized fruit for a memorable main course.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 8 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.6 / 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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- 18
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the onions to a tagine pot. Arrange the chicken pieces on top of the onions.
- 3
Combine the turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl; mix well with the remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Spread the spice mixture over the chicken pieces. Add the cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cover the tagine pot with a lid.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat while the chicken cooks. Add the sliced pears and honey and cook, stirring, until the honey caramelizes.
- 6
Remove the tagine from the oven and stir in the caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Calories 568.46 kcal High 28%
- Protein 64.21 g Good Source 128%
- Carbohydrate 20.91 g 8%
- Total Fat 26.44 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 4.9 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 222.89 mg High 74%
- Sodium 585.42 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 3.38 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 13.36 g --
- Added Sugars 0.85 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 44.82 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.41 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 159.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 41.15 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 3.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears is a Moroccan dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 28 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Onion, and Dried Bay Leaves. Each serving provides about 568.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears?
- It is a Moroccan recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cinnamon Sticks, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears?
- Explore these Moroccan side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears?
- About 1 hr 28 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 8 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 568.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears healthy?
- Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 568.46 calories and 64.21 g of protein, or 128% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 585.42 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.9 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk 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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