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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous

Prep 20 min · Cook 40 min · Serves 4 · medium

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous

A fragrant Moroccan-inspired chicken stew simmered with warm spices, dried fruit, and tender vegetables, served over fluffy lemon-herb couscous.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup green peas, frozen
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chicken, onion, garlic, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and ginger. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned.

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