Moroccan Spiced Chicken Tagine

5 Sep 2024

Experience the flavors of Morocco with this delicious and aromatic spiced chicken tagine. Perfectly tender chicken is simmered with a medley of spices, vegetables, and dried fruits, served with fluffy couscous.

Moroccan

medium 30 min 450 cal

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. 2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until softened. 3. Add the chicken thigh, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides. 4. Add the diced carrot, zucchini, chickpeas, dried apricots, and chicken broth. Stir to combine. 5. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. 6. While the tagine is cooking, prepare the couscous according to package instructions. 7. Serve the tagine over the couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

1 chicken thigh, boneless and skinless 1/2 onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup chickpeas, cooked 1/2 carrot, diced 1/4 zucchini, diced 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp turmeric Salt and pepper to taste 1 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup chicken broth Fresh cilantro for garnish 1/4 cup couscous (for serving)