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Moroccan Chicken

Cultural Context

Moroccan Chicken, often prepared in a tagine, reflects the rich culinary traditions of Morocco, where spices and slow-cooked meats are celebrated. This dish symbolizes hospitality and is commonly served during family gatherings and special occasions. Today, its popularity has spread globally, inspiring variations that incorporate local ingredients and flavors.

MoroccanMAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
10 chicken drumsticks
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
1 lemon
multi-colored baby potatoes

dried apricots

🥗Healthier: fresh apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh apricots are lower in sugar and calories.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey offers leaner meat options.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories.

1

Grab about 10 chicken drumsticks and place them in a container.

2

Add 1/4 cup of plain yogurt to the chicken.

3

Add 1/4 cup of olive oil to the mixture.

4

Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder to the chicken.

5

Add a couple of teaspoons of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of minced ginger.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped coriander.

7

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken after slicing the lemon in half.

8

Add multi-colored baby potatoes into the mix.

9

Mix everything together until the marinade coats the chicken and potatoes.

10

Transfer the mixture into a casserole dish.

11

Place the casserole dish in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (about 210 Celsius) for 50 to 60 minutes.

12

After about one hour, remove from the oven and add fresh lemon wedges and more chopped cilantro for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

casserole dishgloves

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Chicken TagineMoroccan Chicken Tagine

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