Description
Embark on a culinary adventure with this vibrant Tangerine and Olive Chicken Tagine. Tender chicken thighs are infused with zesty tangerines and briny green olives, creating a symphony of flavors perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This one-pot dish is as visually appealing as it is delicious, making it an impressive meal that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 large fresh tangerines (juiced)
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 inch fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and cumin powder; cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat slightly and add chicken thighs, browning on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in tangerine juice and chicken broth, adding the cinnamon stick. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and reduce heat, allowing to simmer for 30-35 minutes until chicken is tender.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, stir in green olives and garnish with chopped herbs before serving with couscous or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg