[ENG] Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Tomatoes & Onions | Flavors of Morocco

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are a great source of protein and cheaper than canned chickpeas.

Slice one onion in half and then slice it.

Remove the lid of the tagine and add the sliced onions.

Add the chicken to the tagine.

Season the chicken and onions with turmeric, pepper, ginger, a dash of cinnamon, and salt.

Add vegetable oil to the tagine and let it simmer.

Stir the ingredients in the tagine.

Peel and rinse the rest of the onions, then cut them into rings and set aside.

Check on the tagine and stir the chicken and onions.

Add more spices: ginger, turmeric, pepper, salt, and a dash of cinnamon.

Cover the tagine and allow it to cook.

Rinse the tomatoes and cut them into rings.

Check on the tagine and add the tomatoes, along with some cinnamon and sugar.

Cover the tagine and leave it to cook, placing a spoon under the lid to prevent overflow.

Turn off the heat when the tagine is ready.

Cooking Techniques

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