Description
Elevate your dinner experience with this Irresistible Tangerine and Olive Chicken Tagine. This vibrant dish features tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant sauce, harmonizing the sweet tang of fresh tangerines with the briny richness of olives. Perfect for cozy family meals or special occasions, each bite delivers an unforgettable flavor journey reminiscent of Moroccan markets. Let the enticing aroma fill your home as you prepare this culinary masterpiece that will impress both family and guests alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 2 ripe tangerines (zest and juice)
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp cumin seeds (lightly toasted)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onions and garlic finely.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté the onions until translucent, then add minced garlic until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly, add chicken thighs, and sear until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Stir in cumin seeds and tangerine juice and zest, mixing well.
- Pour in chicken broth to cover the ingredients and add green olives. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with fluffy couscous or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg