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Chicken Tajine

A flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender chicken cooked with spices, vegetables, and dried fruits, traditionally prepared in a tajine pot.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Marinade
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil For marinating
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Honey For sweetness
Vegetables and Fruits
  • 1 large Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 medium Carrots Sliced
  • 1 cup Dried apricots Chopped
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium
  • 1 cup Chickpeas Canned, drained
  • 1 cup Almonds Sliced, for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, paprika, and honey. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Tajine
  1. Heat the tajine pot over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in carrots, dried apricots, chickpeas, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  5. Garnish with sliced almonds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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