Best 5 Moroccan Chicken Tagine Atk Recipes

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Welcome to a tantalizing journey into the heart of Moroccan cuisine, where fragrant spices dance with tender chicken in a symphony of flavors. Our Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of this exotic land. Prepared in a traditional tagine pot, this dish combines succulent chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a captivating blend of spices to create a mouthwatering experience.

Savor the delightful combination of sweet and savory notes as you explore our three enticing variations. The classic Moroccan Chicken Tagine is a harmonious blend of spices, dried fruits, and honey, while the vibrant Lemon and Olive Tagine bursts with citrusy freshness. For those seeking a touch of spice, the Harissa Tagine delivers a fiery kick with its piquant harissa paste.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the culinary adventure with ease. The detailed instructions ensure success, whether you're an experienced chef or a novice in the kitchen. Embark on this flavorful expedition and let your taste buds embark on an unforgettable journey to the vibrant heart of Morocco.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAJINE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large Spanish onion, grated (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons canola, grapeseed or olive oil (not a heavy olive oil)
1 to 2 preserved lemons, depending on size
8 chicken thighs, with bone and skin
Stems from the parsley and cilantro, tied with twine
1/4 teaspoon powdered saffron or 1/4 teaspoon powdered turmeric and 4 strands saffron
1 cup pitted green Moroccan or Greek olives
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, about 1/4 cup chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro, about 1/4 cup chopped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup grated onion, and the oil.
  • Rinse the preserved lemons, and remove the pulp. RESERVE the lemon peel for later use.
  • Add the lemon pulp to the mixing bowl. Add the chicken. Mix everything together and place in a large plastic bag to marinate overnight in the refrigerator. (Twenty-four hours really gives the chicken the best flavor.)
  • In a large Dutch oven or casserole, place the chicken and marinade; add the stems of the parsley and cilantro, the rest of the grated onion, the powdered saffron and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil over high heat, turn down to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, stir the chicken and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Remove the chicken to a serving dish and cover with foil to keep warm. Keep sauce on stove and begin to reduce.
  • Slice the preserved lemon peel into thin slices and add to the sauce along with the olives, parsley and cilantro. Reduce until the sauce is just a little thick. This shouldn't take more than 5 minutes at most.
  • Uncover the chicken and remove the skin from the chicken. (It doesn't look pretty and who needs the extra fat.) Pour sauce over chicken and serve.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS



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This rich and fragrant chicken stew is laden with complex flavors and spices reminiscent of the sort you might encounter in a mountainside cafe in Morocco. Save yourself the cost of a plane ticket, however, and make this at home. First, rub the chicken with a redolent combination of garlic, saffron, ground ginger, paprika, cumin, turmeric and black pepper, then pop it into the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to marinate. Once that's done, brown the chicken parts, and remove from the pan, making room for a pile of sliced onions that you'll sauté until golden brown. Nestle a cinnamon stick into the tangle of onions, pile the chicken parts on top and scatter with slices of preserved lemons and olives, a combination of green and kalamata. Add a bit of chicken stock and lemon juice, then cook over low heat until the chicken is cooked through, and your house smells amazing.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, pulverized
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 chicken, cut in 8 to 10 pieces
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, sliced thin
1 cinnamon stick
8 calamata olives, pitted and halved
8 cracked green olives, pitted and halved
1 large or 3 small preserved lemons (sold in specialty food shops)
1 cup chicken stock
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken, and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to tagine, if you are using one, or leave in skillet. Add cinnamon stick.
  • Put chicken on onions. Scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover tagine or skillet. Place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 29 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE



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Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken pieces braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. It's company-worthy yet easy to throw together.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 lemon
5 cloves garlic, minced
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 pounds), trimmed of excess skin and fat (see note)
Salt and ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, halved and cut into ¼-in-thick slices
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1¾ cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons honey
2 large or 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick coins
½ cup Greek cracked green olives, pitted and halved (see note)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Combine the spices in a small bowl and set aside. Zest the lemon. Combine 1 teaspoon of the lemon zest with 1 minced garlic clove; set aside.
  • Season both sides of chicken pieces with 2 teaspoons salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat the oil in a large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or pan over medium-high heat until beginning to smoke. Brown the chicken pieces skin side down in single layer until deep golden, about 5 minutes; using tongs, flip the chicken pieces over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to a large plate; when cool enough to handle, peel off the skin and discard. Pour off and discard all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have browned at the edges but still retain their shape, 5 to 7 minutes (add a few tablespoons of water now and then if the pan gets too dark). Add the remaining minced garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spices and flour and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, honey, remaining lemon zest, and ¼ teaspoon salt, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the chicken (with any accumulated juices) back in, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the carrots, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender-crisp, about 10 minutes more.
  • Stir in the olives, reserved lemon zest-garlic mixture, cilantro, and 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice; taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice, if desired. Serve with couscous.
  • Note: Don't fret too much over trimming the chicken thighs. The skin gets removed midway through the cooking process and most of the fat will cook off and get drained. I usually just take kitchen shears and quickly snip off any excess skin or fat. Cracked green olives are olives that have been 'cracked' or split open before curing, allowing the brine or marinade to penetrate. You can find them in your supermarket's olive bar, or substitute any green olive that you like.
  • Make-Ahead: After you have completed the step of cooking the carrots, the dish can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. To serve, gently warm on the stove until the chicken is heated through, then proceed to the step where the olives and remaining ingredients are added.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken thigh, Calories 367, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 794 mg, Cholesterol 215 mg

MOROCCAN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND ARTICHOKE HEARTS



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A delicious Moroccan stew that can be served over couscous or saffron rice. This dish can also be made vegetarian by omitting the chicken.

Provided by Alexia Patramanis

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into chunks
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
½ cup sliced Mediterranean black olives
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion, and garlic in hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir garbanzo beans, diced tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, artichoke hearts, carrot, olives, sugar, lemon juice, salt, coriander, and cayenne pepper into the chicken mixture; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1219.7 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MOROCCAN FISH TAGINE



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This delicious healthy dish common to North Africa, particularly Morocco, is one of my favorites when entertaining guests. The wonderful spices blended with fresh vegetables and fish is a crowd pleaser. The fish is marinated in a chermoula sauce to soak up all the wonderful spices prior to cooking. This dish is prepared in a traditional method in a ceramic tagine, but can be prepared in a heavy lidded pot. This dish as it cooks emits some of the most wonderful smells throughout the house. Serve with couscous or rice and crusty bread to mop up all the wonderful sauce!

Provided by winechef

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 3h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ cup olive oil
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ lemon, juiced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground saffron
1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, cut into rings
1 large carrot, peeled and cut into matchsticks
2 potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 large green bell pepper, sliced into rings
3 tomatoes, seeded and cut into strips
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup cilantro, parsley, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, ginger, cumin, salt, and saffron in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cod and mix well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or tagine. Layer onion rings, carrot matchsticks, and potato slices in the pot in that order. Remove cod from marinade and spread evenly over potatoes. Cover cod with green bell pepper rings and tomato strips. Sprinkle 1/4 cup cilantro on top. Pour marinade over cilantro.
  • Cover pot tightly and cook over low heat until potatoes are tender and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 40.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 289.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • To achieve the best flavor, use a good quality olive oil and fresh, flavorful spices.
  • If you don't have a tagine, you can use a Dutch oven or a large pot with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Brown the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Don't be afraid to add more spices to taste. Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors.
  • Serve the tagine with couscous, rice, or flatbread for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Moroccan chicken tagine is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its tender chicken, aromatic spices, and sweet and savory sauce, this tagine is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give Moroccan chicken tagine a try. You won't be disappointed!

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