Description
Tangerine and Olive Chicken Tagine is a vibrant, aromatic dish that melds the sweetness of tangerines with briny olives and tender chicken. This easy-to-make recipe transports you to Moroccan kitchens with its warm spices and colorful presentation. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this tagine is a delightful fusion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 medium tangerines (juiced and zested)
- 1 cup pitted green olives
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop the onion, mince the garlic, and zest the tangerines.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut? onions until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add chicken thighs to the skillet and brown on both sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Pour in tangerine juice, add zest, olives, cumin powder, and insert cinnamon stick. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg