Medium
Chicken Piccata with Lemon Caper Sauce
24 min4
(767)
Medium
Moroccan Chicken Tagine
(538)
1 hr 10 min6440 calA tagine is a North African braised dish that sounds intimidating but is essentially a one-pot meal: bone-in chicken thighs, a spice blend of cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and paprika, preserved lemons or fresh lemon zest, olives, chickpeas, and crushed tomatoes. Serve over fluffy couscous. Montreal's large North African community has made Moroccan food mainstream in Québec, and this recipe brings those flavours into any Canadian kitchen. The spice combination is warm and complex without being spicy — kids eat this happily. The preserved lemons add a floral, salty funk that makes the whole dish sing.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
Instructions
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories440 kcal
Protein37 g
Fat24 g
Carbs31 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar9 g
Sodium796 mg
Pro Tips
- 💡Most international spices are available at T&T, Adonis, or the international aisle of Loblaws, Metro, and Sobeys.
- 💡Marinating overnight makes a significant difference in flavour penetration — plan ahead when possible.
- 💡Bone-in chicken is preferred for most international recipes because the bones add body and richness to the sauce.
Variations
- 🔄Swap chicken thighs for drumsticks — they're often cheaper and work in nearly every international recipe.
- 🔄Vegetarian version: replace chicken with chickpeas or firm tofu for most recipes.
- 🔄Adjust spice levels freely — start with half the chili/heat components and add more to taste.
