Moroccan Chicken Tajine Recipe by Atlantic Canada Cooks

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are less expensive than breasts.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home easily.

prunes

🥗Healthier: raisins

💰Cheaper: dried figs

Raisins are lower in sugar, while dried figs are often cheaper.

Season the new tajine with cooking oil and onions.

Prepare the chicken by soaking it in water with lemons and salt.

Dice the red onion and chop the parsley.

Mix together the ginger, turmeric, and salt to create a seasoning mix.

Layer potatoes at the bottom of the tajine.

Add the seasoned chicken on top of the potatoes.

Place chopped lemons and olives around the chicken.

Cover the tajine and place it on the barbecue for about 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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