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Moroccan Chicken Tagine (One-Pot)

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A fragrant one-pot Moroccan chicken tagine simmered with olives, preserved lemon, warm spices and tender vegetables—perfect for an easy yet authentic North-African dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 kg (about 2 lb) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 2 carrots, cut into thick sticks
  • 1 medium zucchini, thickly sliced
  • 400 g (14 oz) canned diced tomatoes
  • 240 ml (1 cup) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 preserved lemon, rind rinsed and cut into thin strips
  • 100 g (¾ cup) pitted green olives
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large tagine base or heavy Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sliced onion and sauté 4 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute more.
  3. Add chicken thighs in a single layer; brown lightly for 3 minutes per side.
  4. Sprinkle ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, pepper and salt over the chicken; toss to coat evenly.
  5. Add carrots, zucchini, diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cover with the tagine lid (or tight-fitting pot lid).
  6. Reduce heat to low and cook 40 minutes, checking occasionally that the liquid simmers, not boils vigorously.
  7. Stir in preserved-lemon strips and olives. Cover again and cook 10–15 minutes, until chicken is very tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Scatter cilantro and parsley on top just before serving.
  9. Serve hot with couscous, rice or crusty bread.

Notes

  • If you don’t own a tagine, a heavy lidded casserole or Dutch oven works perfectly.
  • Swap preserved lemon for 2 tsp fresh lemon zest plus 1 tbsp juice if unavailable.
  • Add a handful of dried apricots or raisins for a subtle sweetness.
  • For extra heat, include ¼ tsp cayenne pepper with the spices.

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Keywords: Moroccan chicken tagine, one-pot, preserved lemon, olives, North African stew

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