Moroccan · medium
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Aromatic chicken stew with preserved lemons, olives, and warm spices. Served over fluffy couscous.
- 1 hr
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $16.00
- Est. cost
- 420
- Cal/serving
Dietary, as tagged
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Parent noteReduce spices by half for younger palates. The mild chicken and couscous are usually well received.
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Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Thighs2 lbs
- Yellow Onion1 large
- Garlic Cloves4 cloves
- Preserved Lemon1 medium
- Green Olives1/2 cup
- Chicken Broth1 1/2 cups
- Ground Cumin1 tsp
- Ground Turmeric1/2 tsp
- Couscous1 1/2 cups
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)1/4 cup
Method
- 01
Season chicken thighs with cumin, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Brown in olive oil in a large pot, then remove.
- 02
Sauté diced onion until soft. Add garlic, then stir in the remaining spice blend and tomato paste.
- 03
Return chicken to pot. Add chicken broth, chopped preserved lemon, and green olives.
- 04
Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce has thickened.
- 05
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over couscous or with warm flatbread.
- 420
- Calories
- 36g
- Protein
- 28g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
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