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Chicken tagine

Brown the chicken in oil. Lift out. Cook onion until soft, add garlic and spices.

Questions about this dish

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How long does Chicken tagine take?

1 hr 15 min all in — 20 min prep, 55 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 pots. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Dutch oven.

How much salt do I put in?

This recipe does not list a salt amount. We will not invent one.

What can I use instead?

Preserved lemon → Fresh lemon zest plus a pinch of salt. Brighter, not fermented. An emergency.

Any tips from this recipe?

Rinse the lemon; the brine is aggressive. A handful of potatoes in the pot is a house extra.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.