Tagine dishes get their name from the pottery dish with a cone-shaped lid in which they are slowed cooked to perfection. We tried a number of Tagine dishes while in Marrakech, Morocco. They run from savory to sweet with the addition of dried fruit and honey.
This version, Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Prunes and Preserved Lemons, is a blend between the two. The addition of the fruit along with a hint of cinnamon and mint adds a little complexity to the standard Chicken Tagine Recipe. The harissa (a spicy roasted chili paste with spices such as garlic and coriander) adds another note that elevates the dish to a new level. You can find harissa in specialty stores or the ethnic aisle of your grocery store. The dish can also be made with hunks of beef or lamb, substituting the stock to match the protein of your choice.
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If you don’t have a tagine, you can also use a heavy skillet or dutch oven. Either way, this classic North African dish is a wonderful alternative to the standard slow cooker chicken. Enjoy as the wonderful exotic aromas of Marrakech fill your kitchen. A recipe for traditional Moroccan bread follows. You can also serve it with another crusty bread, couscous, quinoa or rice.
Authentic Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe with Apricots, Prunes and Preserved Lemon simmered in a sauce seasoned with cinnamon and ginger.Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Prunes and Preserved Lemon
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Yield
4 Serving Size
1
Amount Per Serving Calories 331
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This is a gorgeous dish! I’ve pinned it, and hope to get around to making it soon!
Thank you for your kind comments! Let me know if you try it.
Do you cook everything in the tagine?
Just when I was in Morocco
Cooking this right now! Delicious. When do you add the mint?
Best chicken ever!
So glad you enjoyed the recipe – it’s one of my favorites too! Jen
This is the best thing I’ve ever made! Love, love love!
So thrilled that you like it! You made my day.
can i make this by putting the tagine in the oven?
That should be fine! But I would also check with the manufacturer just to be sure.