Moorish Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Name: Moorish Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 large chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon chili flakes; 1 teaspoon cornflour; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 2 tablespoons honey; 16 ounces chicken broth; 16 ounces chickpeas, washed and drained; 8 dried apricots, roughly chopped; 8 dried prunes, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

5 large chicken thighs
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 lemon, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons honey
16 ounces chicken broth
16 ounces chickpeas, washed and drained
8 dried apricots, roughly chopped
8 dried prunes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat Oven to 350 (not required if you want to make this on the stove top).
2
In a dutch oven or heavy large deep skillet heat 1tbsp olive oil over a medium heat.
3
Slice the chicken thighs into 3-4 pieces each.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Lay the chicken piece into the oil and brown both sides - don't cok all the way through.
6
Remove chicken and reserve on a plate.
7
Add the rest of the olive oil and add the onions and cook until softened, keep stirring as you don't want them to burn.
8
Add the cumin, paprika, cinnamon, chilli flakes and lemon zest and cornflour and cook for 1 minute, then add the the lemon juice, honey and chicken broth, apricots and prunes and chickpeas. Stir together.
9
Add the chicken and any juices back to pot and stir through and cover.
10
Either cook in oven for 1 hour or simmer gently on stove top.
11
After 1 hour add the chopped coriander and serve over some cooked couscous or with rice.

730

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 large chicken thighs, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced, 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Moorish 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!

Moorish Moroccan Chicken Tagine

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