Easy chicken tagine

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Popular
Health score
40%
Easy chicken tagine
50 min.
4
405kcal

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If you're in the mood for a delightful culinary adventure, look no further than this Easy Chicken Tagine. This vibrant dish combines the rich flavors of tender chicken thighs, aromatic spices, and fresh ingredients to create a memorable meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual lunch for friends or a cozy dinner for family, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is guaranteed to impress.

Preparing this tagine is a breeze, taking just 50 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights. The combination of saffron or turmeric adds a beautiful golden hue and earthy flavor, while a touch of honey balances the spices perfectly. With the addition of carrots and fresh parsley, each bite is not only satisfying but also brimming with nutrients.

This dish pairs beautifully with fresh lemon wedges, allowing you to customize each serving with a zesty squeeze. With approximately 405 calories per serving, it's both wholesome and delicious. So gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in this popular favorite that brings the warmth of Moroccan-inspired cuisine right to your table. Don't miss out on making this culinary gem a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • tbsp olive oil 
  • large chicken thighs boneless skinless halved
  •  onion chopped
  • tsp ginger fresh grated
  • pinch turmeric 
  • tbsp honey 
  • 400 carrots cut into sticks
  • small bunch parsley roughly chopped
  • servings lemon wedges 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry quickly until lightly coloured.
  2. Add the onion and ginger, then fry for a further 2 mins.
  3. Add 150ml water, the saffron, honey and carrots, season, then stir well. Bring to the boil, cover tightly, then simmer for 30 mins until the chicken is tender. Uncover and increase the heat for about 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little.
  4. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

Nutrition Facts

Calories405kcal
Protein45.04%
Fat37.37%
Carbs17.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
50.9
Glycemic Load
6.18
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
32.651739203412%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.21mg
Hesperetin
0.28mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
30.71mg
Luteolin
0.3mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.63mg
Myricetin
2.17mg
Quercetin
5.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:405.09kcal
20.25%
Fat:16.68g
25.66%
Saturated Fat:3.36g
21%
Carbohydrates:17.66g
5.89%
Net Carbohydrates:13.86g
5.04%
Sugar:10.38g
11.53%
Cholesterol:214.7mg
71.57%
Sodium:279.73mg
12.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.23g
90.46%
Vitamin A:17961.43IU
359.23%
Vitamin K:257.78µg
245.51%
Selenium:51.38µg
73.4%
Vitamin B3:13.84mg
69.2%
Vitamin B6:1.19mg
59.68%
Phosphorus:474.64mg
47.46%
Vitamin C:27.5mg
33.33%
Vitamin B5:3.08mg
30.83%
Potassium:1001.76mg
28.62%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.35%
Zinc:3.89mg
25.94%
Vitamin B12:1.45µg
24.11%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.67%
Magnesium:74.52mg
18.63%
Iron:3.13mg
17.4%
Fiber:3.8g
15.21%
Vitamin E:2.19mg
14.61%
Folate:55.26µg
13.81%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.31%
Copper:0.21mg
10.41%
Calcium:80.18mg
8.02%