Fresh Nectarine and Plum Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Name: Fresh Nectarine and Plum Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon oil; 4 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on); 1 tablespoon oil; 2 onions (sliced); 2 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 teaspoon ginger (grated); 4 nectarines (stoned and sliced); 4 plums (stoned and chopped); ½ cup chicken stock; 1 teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch saffron; salt and pepper; 14 preserved lemon (pith removed, and peel rinsed and sliced); ¼ cup kalamata olive (chopped); 1 tablespoon harissa; 1 tablespoon honey; ¼ cup parsley (chopped); ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon oil
4 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on)
1 tablespoon oil
2 onions (sliced)
2 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
4 nectarines (stoned and sliced)
4 plums (stoned and chopped)
½ cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch saffron
salt and pepper
14 preserved lemon (pith removed, and peel rinsed and sliced)
¼ cup kalamata olive (chopped)
1 tablespoon harissa
1 tablespoon honey
¼ cup parsley (chopped)
¼ cup cilantro (chopped)

1
Heat the oil in a large pan.
2
Add the chicken, brown on all sides and set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a large pan.
4
Add the onion, and saute for 3 minutes.
5
Add the garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
6
Add the nectarines, plums, water, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, saffron, salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add the chicken, preserved lemon, olives, harissa and honey and simmer, covered, for 25 minutes.
8
Remove from heat and mix in the parsley and cilantro.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon oil, 4 chicken thighs (bone in and skin on), 1 tablespoon oil, 2 onions (sliced), and more.

Yes, Fresh Nectarine and Plum Moroccan Chicken Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!