Moroccan Chicken Tagine
A hearty and flavorful Moroccan chicken dish made with chicken, spices, and couscous. Perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- ●2 tablespoons Moroccan spice blendavailable at most supermarkets
- ●1 cup couscouspreferably whole wheat
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilextra virgin
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup dried apricotschopped
- ●2 cups chicken brothlow sodium
- ●1/4 cup royalchopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the Moroccan spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the couscous, apricots, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the couscous is tender.
- 9
Stir in the chopped royal and serve hot.
- 10
Serve the chicken and couscous mixture over couscous.
- 11
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.