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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous

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

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Moroccan Spiced Chicken Tagine with Lemon Couscous

A fragrant, family-friendly Moroccan chicken tagine with tender chicken, warm spices, and a bright lemon-herb couscous side.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup pitted green olives, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 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, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned, about 5 minutes.

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