Moroccan Chicken Tajine

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken parts

Chicken breast is leaner, while bone-in parts add flavor at a lower cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Dried apricots offer a similar sweetness with added nutrients.

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

Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium low heat.

Add onions and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Remove from heat and add chicken thighs.

Sprinkle minced parsley and cilantro over the chicken.

Add more olive oil and bloomed saffron.

Sprinkle paprika, salt, pepper, ginger, turmeric, and cumin over the chicken and mix well.

Arrange the chicken over the sautéed onions and garlic.

Add olives and sliced preserved lemon evenly on top.

Add a splash of water to create sauce.

Cover the tagine or pot and bake until chicken is cooked through.

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