Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · easy

Authentic Moroccan chicken stew with aromatic spices, vegetables, and preserved lemon. Served over fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads
- 2 tbsp preserved lemon, chopped
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups couscous, dry
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook for 5-6 minutes until the skin is crispy.
- 2
Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
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