Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a slow-cooked dish of chicken, vegetables, and spices. It is traditionally cooked in a tagine, a Moroccan clay pot with a conical lid. However, you can also cook it in a Dutch oven or large pot.
The chicken is browned in olive oil before being added to the pot with the vegetables and spices. The pot is then covered and simmered for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The tagine is then served hot with couscous or rice.
This dish is full of flavor and aroma, thanks to the combination of spices used. The ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper give the dish a warm and inviting flavor. The tomatoes and cilantro add a touch of freshness.
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great dish to serve for a dinner party.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the tagine. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the tagine. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in the tomatoes, chicken broth, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring the tagine to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot with couscous or rice.

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