Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a traditional stew made with chicken, spices, fresh herbs, and potatoes. This special dish is made on the stovetop and is easy to throw together.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 1006kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 4 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, with or without skin
- salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2-3 cups water
- 1½ pounds creamer potatoes or new potatoes
- 1/2 cup green and or Kalamata olives
- 1/2 preserved lemon optional, cut into slices
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 1. In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, saute the onions, garlic, and chicken in olive oil over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and saute for 7-10 minutes, turning the chicken once. Cook until chicken becomes golden.
- 2. Add the ginger and turmeric and just enough water to almost cover the chicken. Start with 2 cups water and add more if needed. Bring to a boil over medium heat then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for about 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, turning the chicken half way through cooking.
- 3. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a plate. Cover with aluminum foil.
- 4. Add the potatoes to the sauce and cook until the potatoes are cooked through and the sauce has reduced and has thickened. When potatoes are close to being cooked, add the olives, parsley, cilantro and preserved lemon or lemon juice. Cook for ten more minutes. Add the chicken back into the pot to warm through and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 1006kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 62g | Fat: 71g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 356mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 1370mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg