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Savory Easy Comfort Food Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

A one-pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe that combines spices and tender chicken for a healthy comfort food experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 thighs chicken, bone-in for juiciness
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 bell peppers mixed colors, chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
For the Cooking Liquid
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lemon wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until browned, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes, then remove.
  3. Sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the flavors.
  5. Return chicken to the pot and add chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover and reduce heat, simmering for 30-35 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  7. Adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use bone-in thighs for best flavor. Ensure spices are well toasted before adding other ingredients.

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