Authentic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Carrots

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, while drumsticks are more economical.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: white beans

Lentils are lower in calories, and white beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola is often cheaper.

Start with no heat and place the chicken in the tagine.

Add 1 chopped onion (red, white, or shallots) and some olive oil.

Add crushed garlic to the pot.

Add preserved lemon or half a fresh lemon if preserved is unavailable.

In another pot, add a little water and a drizzle of olive oil to cook the carrots halfway.

Add the carrots to the pot with salt and pepper, mix well, cover, and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened.

Transfer the softened carrots over the chicken in the tagine.

After a few minutes on low heat, the chicken will turn a little white.

Add spices: salt, pepper, coriander powder, ginger, and turmeric, mixing well to coat the chicken.

Add some chopped parsley and coriander, and a few drops of hot water to help cook.

Cover the tagine and let it cook for a while.

After a few minutes, add the carrots on top and drizzle the sauce over them.

Cover and let it cook until all the water evaporates.

Add the lemons before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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