Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Chicken Tagine Recipe - Simple Easy Tajine Tajina Moroccan الطاجين

Login to Save
How To Cook Great
How To Cook Great
719 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow How To Cook Great to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chicken Tagine

Cultural Context

Originating from Morocco, Chicken Tagine is a traditional dish named after the earthenware pot it's cooked in. It reflects the rich culinary heritage of North Africa, where spices and slow-cooked dishes are celebrated. Traditionally served with bread or couscous, it has gained global popularity, inspiring variations that include different proteins and vegetables, making it a versatile favorite in many kitchens.

MoroccanMAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
800 g whole chicken
potatoes
carrots
1 red onion
1 medium tomato
olive oil
salt
garlic
paprika
2 chili peppers
1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon turmeric
black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
fresh parsley
black olives

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Raisins are sweeter and cheaper alternatives.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats and sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

1

Chop the whole chicken into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl.

2

Add salt, olive oil, crushed garlic, paprika, broken chili peppers, lemon pepper, black pepper, cardamom powder, and cumin to the chicken.

3

Mix the ingredients together and cover to marinate for a couple of hours.

4

In a tajine, add a touch of olive oil and place the marinated chicken inside.

5

Cook the chicken on low heat for about 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally.

6

Add chopped red onion, potatoes, carrots, black olives, and chopped tomato on top of the chicken.

7

Sprinkle some parsley over the top and add a quarter cup of water.

8

Cover the tajine and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes.

9

Check the potatoes for doneness; if they are firm, cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

tajinemixing bowlgas cooker

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Tagine de PouletTajine de Poulet

More Chicken Tagine Videos

(8 videos)

Similar Moroccan Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)