Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Instant Pot Recipes. (Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe). Your Instant Pot® replaces the traditional clay or ceramic cone-shaped cooking pot used in Moroccan cuisine (the tagine). The word 'tagine' also refers to the slow-cooked, stew-like dish that is prepared in it. This chicken tagine features the authentic flavors of preserved lemons and olives, with a delicious combination of spices typically used in Moroccan cooking.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 3hrs10 mins

Total: 4hrs10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic

1 ¼ teaspoons paprika

¾ teaspoon ground ginger

¾ teaspoon ground turmeric

⅛ teaspoon saffron powder

1 ½ pounds skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into bite-sized pieces

1 preserved lemon

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

2 medium red onions

sliced

1 cinnamon stick

1 cup pitted and halved Mediterranean olives

1 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine garlic paprika ginger turmeric and saffron in a large bowl. Add chicken pieces and mix until coated with spices. Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

Step 2

Cut preserved lemon into quarters. Remove pulp from the peel and remove seeds from pulp. Mince pulp and set aside. Cut lemon peel into strips and set aside.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and butter in the cooker; add chicken. Cook chicken until browned about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate reserving drippings in the pot.

Step 4

Place onions and lemon pulp into the hot pot and cook stirring occasionally until onions have softened about 5 minutes. Add cinnamon stick place chicken on top and scatter olives and lemon peel over the chicken. Pour in chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid carefully turning it away from you. Transfer contents to a large serving bowl. Sprinkle with parsley and cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 257.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.6g 49%

Carbohydrates: 8.7g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 2.3g

Fat: 13.8g 21%

Saturated Fat: 4.2g 21%

Cholesterol: 75.8mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 547.2IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.3mg 118%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 4.6mg 8%

Folate: 12mcg 3%

Calcium: 49.5mg 5%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 29.4mg 11%

Potassium: 282.1mg 8%

Sodium: 2538.4mg 102%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 124.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.