How to Make Moroccan Chicken Tajine (Tagine)

Name: How to Make Moroccan Chicken Tajine (Tagine)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 yellow onion, sliced thinly; 4-6 chicken thighs, skin on & bone in; 1 tbsp parsley, minced; 1 tbsp cilantro, minced; 5-6 strands saffron (optional), bloomed with an ice cube for 15 minutes; 1 tsp salt; 2 tsp pepper; 2 tsp ginger; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; ½ tsp turmeric; 1 preserved lemon, sliced thinly; 1 cup green olives; 2 tbsp water; couscous or Moroccan bread (khobz) to serve with

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:1h

This post shows you how to make traditional Moroccan chicken tajine with olives and preserved lemon at home. It's a terrific, flavorful tajine (or tagine) that's made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in Moroccan spices and a rich sauce. Serve over couscous.

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 04:15:12 GMT