Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr46 mins

Total: 2hrs6 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup ground cinnamon

¼ cup ground cumin

2 tablespoons ground turmeric

2 tablespoons ground coriander

2 tablespoons ground ginger

2 tablespoons crushed dried mint

1 tablespoon salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

½ cup chopped dried apricots

¼ cup raisins

¼ cup olive oil

or as needed

4 bone-in chicken thighs

½ small onion

minced

2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 cup chicken broth

¼ cup honey

½ bunch fresh cilantro

chopped

¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Mix cinnamon cumin turmeric coriander ginger mint salt and pepper together in a bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup spice mix and set the remaining aside for another use.

Step 2

Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add apricots and raisins. Cook until fruit is soft about 5 minutes. Drain reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.

Step 3

Pour enough olive oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven to coat the bottom; turn heat to medium. Coat chicken with the 1/2 cup spice mix and place in the hot oil; cook until golden brown and releases easily from the skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 4

Mix onion and garlic into skillet with chicken; cook and stir until fragrant 2 to 3 minutes. Add apricots raisins reserved 1/2 cup water from fruit chicken broth and honey; reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is very tender 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Step 5

Serve chicken garnished with cilantro and almonds.

Nutritional Information

Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 370.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.4g 31%

Carbohydrates: 35.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 6.7g 27%

Sugars: 22.3g

Fat: 20.4g 31%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 19%

Cholesterol: 43.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 908.4IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 6mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 15.6mcg 4%

Calcium: 148.3mg 15%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 59mg 21%

Potassium: 523.3mg 15%

Sodium: 1375.1mg 55%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 183.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.