Traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine: A Hearty Delight for Home Cooks
A flavorful and aromatic dish that brings the tastes of Morocco into your kitchen, perfect for gathering with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken legs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a tagine or large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chicken legs and brown them on all sides.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until softened.
- Stir in the spices: cumin, cinnamon, and paprika.
- Add the chicken back into the pot along with chickpeas, broth, apricots, and honey.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with couscous for an authentic experience.
- Adjust honey according to sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 3 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 55 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine