Moroccan Chicken Tajine
A beautifully spiced and hearty Moroccan Chicken Tajine, perfect for cozy dinners or family feasts. Tender chicken slow-cooked with aromatic spices, vegetables, and preserved lemons.
Ingredients
- - 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- - 2 tablespoons olive oil
- - 1 large onion finely chopped
- - 3 cloves garlic minced
- - 2 large carrots sliced
- - 2 potatoes peeled and quartered
- - 1 red bell pepper sliced
- - 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- - 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- - Salt and black pepper to taste
- - 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- - 1 preserved lemon quartered
- - 1 cup chicken broth
- - 1 cup green olives
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, turmeric, cumin, paprika, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
- Heat a tajine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Layer the chicken over the onions. Arrange carrots, potatoes, and peppers around the chicken. Add preserved lemon and olives.
- Pour in chicken broth and sprinkle with parsley and cilantro.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until chicken is tender and infused with flavor.
Notes
## Recipe Notes
You can substitute preserved lemons with a bit of lemon zest if necessary. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for variation. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations
Serve with couscous, flatbread, or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal. ## Expert Tips
- Use a traditional tajine pot for best results.
- Marinate chicken well for richer flavor.
- Avoid high heat to prevent burning spices. ## FAQs
- Can I substitute preserved lemons? Yes, fresh lemon zest works but offers a slightly different flavor.
- How long does it cook? Slow cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Is it spicy? No, but you can add chili if you prefer heat. ## Conclusion:
Ready to impress your family and friends? Try this authentic Moroccan Chicken Tajine today and let us know how it turns out by leaving a comment below!
You can substitute preserved lemons with a bit of lemon zest if necessary. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables for variation. ## Serving Suggestions & Variations
Serve with couscous, flatbread, or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal. ## Expert Tips
- Use a traditional tajine pot for best results.
- Marinate chicken well for richer flavor.
- Avoid high heat to prevent burning spices. ## FAQs
- Can I substitute preserved lemons? Yes, fresh lemon zest works but offers a slightly different flavor.
- How long does it cook? Slow cook for about 1.5 to 2 hours.
- Is it spicy? No, but you can add chili if you prefer heat. ## Conclusion:
Ready to impress your family and friends? Try this authentic Moroccan Chicken Tajine today and let us know how it turns out by leaving a comment below!