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Chicken Tagine Recipe

A flavorful Moroccan chicken dish with spices and vegetables.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup dried apricots halved
  • 1 cup green olives pitted
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2. Add the onion and garlic, cook until soft.
  3. 3. Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides.
  4. 4. Stir in the spices and cook for another minute.
  5. 5. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, apricots, olives, honey, and lemon juice.
  6. 6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  7. 7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken, Gluten-Free, Tagine
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