Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe by Food Fusion

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu provides a vegetarian option, while pork can be a less expensive protein.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

apricots

🥗Healthier: dried figs

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried figs maintain sweetness, while raisins are often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

In a bowl, add dried oregano, paprika powder, cinnamon powder, pink salt, onion powder, black pepper crushed, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, olive oil & mix well.

Add chicken & mix well, cover & marinate for 2 hours.

In a wok, add cooking oil, marinated chicken & fry on high flame from both sides for 4-5 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, pickled lemon (chopped), tomato pureed, fresh parsley, dissolved saffron, chicken stock, cover & cook on low flame for 25-30 minutes.

Add green olives, cover & cook on low flame for 1-2 minutes.

Sprinkle fresh parsley & serve with pita bread.

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