Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 3 Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Ground cumin; 1 tsp Ground coriander; 400 g tin Chopped tomatoes; 0.5 tsp Ground Cinnamon; 250 ml Chicken Stock; 1 Onion, sliced; 100 g Dried Apricots, halved; 800 g Chicken Thighs, boneless

A fragrant Moroccan chicken tagine with warm spices, tender chicken, and a gently sweet-savoury sauce.

70 mins Serves 4On the Hob

Ingredients ↓Method ↓

Method

20 mins prep50 mins cook70 mins total

Season chicken and brown in a little oil, then set aside.
Cook onion until soft, then add garlic and spices.
Stir in tomatoes and a little stock to form a sauce.
Return chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer gently for 35–40 minutes.
Uncover for the final 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
Adjust seasoning and finish with herbs before serving with couscous or rice.

Notes

Always check seasoning and serve piping hot.

Prep all ingredients before cooking for smoother timing.

About this recipe

This Moroccan chicken tagine brings together aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a beautifully balanced sauce. Slow simmering lets the flavours deepen into a comforting, gently sweet-savoury dish.

Serve with couscous, rice, or flatbread to absorb the sauce. It is ideal for relaxed dinners and tastes even better the next day.