Tagine Tajine Chicken with Carrots

Dive into the comforting flavors of North Africa with this aromatic Tagine Tajine Chicken with Carrots recipe. Perfectly spiced chicken thighs are slow-simmered with tender carrots, zesty preserved lemons, and briny green olives for a burst of savory and citrusy goodness. Enhancing the dish are warming spices like cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric, infusing every bite with rich, earthy notes. Cooked in a traditional tagine or a heavy-bottomed pot, this one-pot wonder creates a fragrant, flavorful sauce perfect for soaking into fluffy couscous. Garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley, this hearty and wholesome meal is ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. Whether you're seeking authentic Moroccan flavors or a satisfying weeknight meal, this tagine delivers it all!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless)
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 piece Onion (medium, diced)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 pieces Carrots (peeled and cut into sticks)
• 2 cups Chicken stock
• 1 piece Preserved lemon (quartered)
• 0.5 cup Green olives (pitted)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
• 4 cups Cooked couscous (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them in the pot for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set them aside.

Step 3

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and paprika. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aroma.

Step 5

Return the chicken thighs to the pot, arranging them evenly.

Step 6

Add the carrot sticks, chicken stock, and preserved lemon quarters. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 7

Cover the tagine or pot with its lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 1 hour, occasionally basting the chicken with the cooking liquid.

Step 8

After 1 hour, stir in the green olives and continue cooking for another 15-20 minutes, uncovered, to slightly reduce the sauce.

Step 9

Garnish the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and parsley.

Step 10

Serve the tagine chicken hot over a bed of cooked couscous for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2952.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3272.1

Total Fat 135.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 606.6mg	0%
Sodium 6195.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 276.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.8g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 227.4g	0%

Vitamin D 30IU	0%
Calcium 608.6mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 3829.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 28.1%

Carbs: 34.1%