Real Moroccan Chicken Recipe

Transport your taste buds to Morocco with this irresistible chicken tagine! My husband, a native Moroccan, raves about this recipe, and it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Tender chicken, fragrant spices, and hearty potatoes simmer together in a rich sauce, traditionally served family-style with crusty bread for dipping. This isn't just a meal; it's an experience!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 120 mins
Calories 876.4 kcal
Protein 130g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Real Moroccan Chicken

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How to Make Real Moroccan Chicken

  1. Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or a mix of thighs and drumsticks) and brown on all sides until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil to the pot. Add 2 celery stalks (chopped) and 1 large onion (chopped) and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional), and 1/2 tsp saffron threads (optional). Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  6. Add 1.5 lbs small potatoes (halved or quartered if large), 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  7. Return the chicken to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to the lowest setting, cover, and simmer for 75 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  8. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
  9. Serve on a large platter with a crusty loaf of French bread for dipping and enjoying every delicious bite!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

67g

Carbs

8g