Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped almonds; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 8 whole boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons harissa; 1 1/4 cups water; 1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained; 2 fresh tomatoes; 2 2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons craisins; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup kalamata olive (optional); 3 cups hot cooked couscous or 3 cups cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
8 whole boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons harissa
1 1/4 cups water
1 (400 g) can chickpeas, drained
2 fresh tomatoes
2 2 tablespoons raisins or 2 tablespoons craisins
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup kalamata olive (optional)
3 cups hot cooked couscous or 3 cups cooked rice

1
Heat oil in large tagine, pan or wok over medium high heat until hot.
2
Add almonds and cook until golden brown.
3
Remove with slotted spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen paper.
4
Add garlic, onion then chicken to same pan in which almonds were cooked.
5
Saute for 10 minutes or until browned.
6
Mix together harissa paste, water, currants, honey, cumin and cinnamon.
7
Add mixture to chicken and stir well.
8
Add chick peas, tomatoes (cut into sixths or eighths) and olives, if using.
9
Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook.
10
Stir gently and baste occasionally for 20 minutes.
11
Add more water if necessary.
12
Serve over couscous (preferably) or rice.
13
Top with browned chopped almonds.

1091

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped almonds, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 large onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine

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