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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · Serves 4 · easy

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

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. 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. 2

    Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

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