Traditional Moroccan Chicken Tagine
A classic North African dish made with chicken, preserved lemons, and spices, slow-cooked in a clay tagine.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 lbs Chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- β2 tsp Harsh spicesground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and ginger
- β1 tsp Spanish smoked paprikaoptional
- β4 slices Turkey bacondiced
- β1 large Onionchopped
- β3 cloves Garlicminced
- β1/2 cup Preserved lemonchopped
- β2 cups Chicken brothlow-sodium
- β1/2 cup Olivespitted
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a clay tagine or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the turkey bacon and cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
- 3
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 6
Add the harsh spices, smoked paprika, preserved lemon, and chicken broth.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Serve hot, garnished with olives and fresh parsley.