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Moroccan Chicken and Orange Tagine Recipe

Savor the Best Moroccan Chicken and Orange Tagine Recipe

This Moroccan Chicken and Orange Tagine combines sweet oranges and spices for a flavorful dish that brings warmth to family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Tender and juicy

For the Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil For searing
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato paste For depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup Natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Pomegranate molasses For tangy sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds sharpness

For the Vegetables

  • 2 large Oranges Or consider blood oranges
  • 1 cup Green olives Briny contrast
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives For depth and tang
  • 2 cups Sweet peppers Assorted colors for appeal
  • 1 large Red onion Can substitute with yellow onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced for best flavor

For the Spices

  • 2 teaspoons Garam masala North African spice blend
  • 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper To taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a bowl, mix together the tomato paste, honey, pomegranate molasses, Dijon mustard, and spices to create the sauce.
  • Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
  • Add chopped sweet peppers, red onion, green olives, Kalamata olives, and orange slices to the pan.
  • Pour the spice mixture over the chicken and vegetables, ensuring everything is well coated.
  • Cover with a lid and bake for 50 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • After 50 minutes, lower the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes.

Notes

Serve with fluffy couscous or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
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