Spicy Moroccan Chicken Tagine
A traditional Moroccan dish featuring chicken cooked in a flavorful tagine with spices, perfect for a cold winter evening.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighscut into 2-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperor more to taste
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in the bottom of a large clay or ceramic tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and stir to combine.
- 6
Add 1 cup of water to the tagine and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cover the tagine and transfer it to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley, if desired.