Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Couscous
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

A fragrant and flavorful Moroccan dish featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous. This authentic recipe transports you to the vibrant markets of Marrakech.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp saffron threads
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 0.5 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 1.5 cups couscous
- 2 tbsp butter
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.


