Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Easy Moroccan Chicken Tagine
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    50 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    1.3K

Embark on a culinary journey to Morocco with this vibrant and flavorful chicken tagine. Tender chicken simmers with sweet butternut squash, hearty chickpeas, and a medley of aromatic spices, creating a dish that's both comforting and exotic. Serve over fluffy couscous for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    45 g
  • Cholesterol
    20 mg
  • Fiber
    8 g
  • Protein
    14 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    879 mg
  • Sugar
    9 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View 15 mins Add chicken, onion, and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the chicken is lightly browned on all sides. (10-15 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View 3 mins Add butternut squash, chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with their juices), vegetable broth, carrot, sugar, lemon juice, salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine. (3 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View 35 mins Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. (30-35 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View 0 mins Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot over couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.

For a richer flavor, brown the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
Add a pinch of saffron threads to the broth for an authentic Moroccan touch.
If you don't have butternut squash, sweet potatoes make a great substitute.
Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or a sprinkle of toasted almonds for added texture and flavor.

Juvenal Bechtelar

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 440 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Destini Dickistoltenberg

    I've made this tagine several times now, and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.

  • Emely Wolff

    The flavors are amazing! I added a little harissa paste for extra heat.

  • Lloyd Skiles

    I used sweet potatoes instead of butternut squash, and it was delicious!

  • Lulu Conn

    This recipe is a winner! My family loved it, and it was surprisingly easy to make.

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