Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this Irresistible Tangerine and Olive Chicken Tagine. Juicy chicken thighs are braised to perfection with sweet tangerines, briny olives, and aromatic spices, creating a dish that is both comforting and impressive. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy family gatherings, this tagine promises to delight your taste buds and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 3 medium fresh tangerines (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, zest, and juice the tangerines.
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add tangerine juice, zest, olives, chicken broth, and cinnamon stick. Mix well.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley, and serve hot with couscous or bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braised
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg