Description
A flavorful Moroccan-spiced chicken tagine with tender meat and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 lemon, sliced
- 1/2 cup olives
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a tagine or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on both sides.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cinnamon.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add lemon slices and olives.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous or bread.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Can substitute chicken thighs with drumsticks.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Moroccan chicken, tagine recipe, spiced chicken