Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Recipe information
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Cooking:
25 min.
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Servings per container:
6
Recipe Icon - Master recipes
Source:

Ingredients for - Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine

1. Minced fresh garlic - 2 tablespoons
2. Paprika - 1 ¼ teaspoons
3. Ground ginger - ¾ teaspoon
4. Ground turmeric - ¾ teaspoon
5. Saffron powder - ⅛ teaspoon
6. Skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces - 1 ½ pounds
7. Preserved lemon - 1
8. Extra-virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
9. Butter - 2 tablespoons
10. Red onions, sliced - 2 medium
11. Cinnamon stick - 1
12. Pitted and halved Mediterranean olives - 1 cup
13. Chicken broth - 1 cup
14. Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley - 1 tablespoon
15. Chopped fresh cilantro - 1 tablespoon

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken Tagine

1. Stage

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.

2. Stage

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.

3. Stage

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.

4. Stage

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.

5. Stage

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.