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Chicken Tagine Recipe (Moroccan Chicken Tagine)

A warm, aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine made with tender chicken, onions, spices, olives, and preserved lemon. This slow-cooked North African dish is cozy, flavorful, and perfect with couscous, rice, or flatbread.

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Chicken Tagine

  • Authentic Moroccan flavors
  • Easy one-pot or tagine method
  • Ingredients are simple and pantry-friendly
  • Meal-prep friendly
  • Naturally dairy-free

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces (or 6 chicken thighs)
  • 2 onions, finely sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup green or black olives
  • 1 preserved lemon (or 2 tbsp lemon juice)
  • Fresh cilantro and parsley for garnish
  • Optional: potatoes, carrots, prunes, or apricots

🥘 How to Make Chicken Tagine

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Mix chicken with turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, cinnamon, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Rub well and rest for 15 minutes.

Step 2: Sauté

Heat oil in a tagine or heavy pot. Add onions and cook until soft. Add chicken pieces and lightly brown them.

Step 3: Add Broth & Slow Cook

Add chicken broth, olives, and preserved lemon. Cover and cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes until chicken is tender.

Step 4: Serve

Garnish with fresh parsley and cilantro. Serve warm.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

  • Couscous
  • Moroccan flatbread (Khobz)
  • Steamed rice
  • Roasted vegetables

❓ FAQs

1. Can I use regular lemon instead of preserved lemon?

Yes, use fresh lemon juice or lemon slices if preserved lemon isn’t available.

2. Can I make chicken tagine without a tagine pot?

Absolutely—use a heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven.

3. Can I add vegetables?

Yes! Potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and sweet potatoes work great.

4. Does it freeze well?

Yes, chicken tagine freezes for up to 2 months.

5. Can I cook it faster?

You can pressure cook it for 15 minutes, but slow cooking gives better flavor.

🔁 Similar Recipes You May Like

  • Moroccan Lamb Stew
  • Chicken Shawarma
  • Middle Eastern Chicken Kabsa
  • Chicken Curry with Potatoes
  • Lemon Garlic Herb Chicken

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