How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken Tagine?

About 1 hour 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

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It was shared by Zachary Neman on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 bone‑in chicken pieces; a pinch saffron; 2 preserved lemons; 3 garlic cloves; 1 bunch parsley; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ginger; 2 onion; 2 tbsp olive oil; 50 g briny olives; 0.5 cup preserved lemon peel; 1 loaf crusty bread

This Moroccan chicken tagine blends aromatic spices, bright preserved lemons, and fresh herbs into a slow‑cooked, deeply flavorful stew. The bone‑in chicken enriches the sauce, while the saffron and citrus notes create a comforting yet vibrant dish. Perfect for chilly evenings, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to mop up every last drop of sauce.

Maker: Zachary Neman

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

1 hr 30 min

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1 hr 50 min estimated total time for 4 servings.

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Ingredients

4 bone‑in chicken pieces
a pinch saffron
2 preserved lemons
3 garlic cloves
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp ginger
2 onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1 4/5 oz briny olives
1/2 cup preserved lemon peel
1 loaf crusty bread

Instructions

1
Coat the chicken pieces with a mixture of chopped green herbs and spices.
2
Heat the olive oil in a heavy‑bottomed pot or tagine over medium heat.
3
Add the grated onion and sauté until translucent, then stir in the turmeric, cumin, and ginger.
4
Place the bone‑in chicken pieces on top of the onion mixture, letting them brown slightly on all sides.
5
Add the minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, saffron, and the quarters of preserved lemon.
6
Pour enough water to just cover the chicken, then bring to a gentle simmer.
7
Cover and let the tagine cook slowly for about 90 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8
During the last 10 minutes, stir in the briny olives and thinly sliced preserved lemon peel.
9
Serve the tagine hot, accompanied by crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken Tagine?: About 1 hour 50 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour 30 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Moroccan Chicken Tagine recipe come from?: It was shared by Zachary Neman on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.