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Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large tagine or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add the sliced carrots and diced potatoes to the pot, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the green olives and chopped cilantro, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Moroccan Chicken Tagine hot, with couscous or crusty bread.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a traditional North African dish known for its aromatic spices and tender chicken. This flavorful stew has a rich history, with roots in the Berber and Arab cultures of Morocco. The dish gets its name from the conical clay pot in which it is traditionally cooked, also called a tagine. Renowned chefs like Mourad Lahlou have popularized this dish, infusing it with their own unique twists. The key to a perfect tagine lies in the blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and saffron, as well as the slow cooking process that allows the flavors to meld. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Moroccan restaurants, where skilled chefs continue to honor the traditional methods of preparation. For those looking to recreate this dish at home, sourcing high-quality spices and using a traditional tagine pot can make all the difference in achieving an authentic flavor.
80 min
4
380 calories
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