{"id":"4f3d7f87-e128-41dd-abb7-1a6e7177873a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/4f3d7f87-e128-41dd-abb7-1a6e7177873a","source_url":"https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a74208398/sheet-pan-chicken-tagine-recipe/","title":"Sheet-Pan Chicken Tagine","description":"Our sheet-pan chicken tagine is the ultimate glow-up, transforming the complex, slow-simmered flavors of the classic North African dish into a streamlined meal perfect for busy evenings or an effortless dinner party.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4 - 6 serving(s)","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT0S","total_time":"PT1H","ingredients":[{"text":"1 1/2 c. dried apricots","item":"dried apricots","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 tsp. saffron threads","item":"saffron threads","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 c. boiling water, divided","item":"boiling water","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"divided"},{"text":"2 garlic cloves, grated","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":2,"preparation":"grated"},{"text":"1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tsp. honey","item":"honey","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp. sweet paprika","item":"sweet paprika","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 tsp. ground turmeric","item":"ground turmeric","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tsp. kosher salt","item":"kosher salt","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 small preserved lemon","item":"small preserved lemon","quantity":1},{"text":"2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs","item":"boneless, skinless chicken thighs","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"2 small yellow onions, cut into 2\" chunks","item":"small yellow onions, cut into 2\" chunks","quantity":2},{"text":"3 small carrots, peeled, thinly sliced on the bias","item":"small carrots, peeled","quantity":3,"preparation":"thinly sliced on the bias"},{"text":"1/2 c. mixed pitted olives","item":"mixed pitted olives","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh cilantro","item":"coarsely chopped fresh cilantro","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Place apricots and saffron in separate heatproof bowls. Pour 1 Tbsp. boiling water over saffron, then pour remaining water over apricots. Let both steep until ready to use."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large bowl, stir garlic, oil, honey, paprika, cinnamon, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and 2 tsp. salt."},{"number":3,"text":"Cut lemon into quarters. Using a paring knife, separate flesh from peel. Coarsely chop flesh, removing seeds, and add to marinade. Thinly slice peel; set aside."},{"number":4,"text":"Add saffron water to marinade, then add chicken, onion, and carrots and toss to coat. Let sit at least 30 minutes and up to overnight."},{"number":5,"text":"Arrange a rack in upper third of oven; heat broiler. Spread chicken mixture on a foil-lined baking sheet. (It’s okay if some pieces of onion and carrot are under chicken.)"},{"number":6,"text":"Broil chicken, watching closely and rotating sheet halfway through, until browned, 8 to 9 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"Remove sheet from oven and flip chicken. Continue to broil until deeply browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 4 to 5 minutes more."},{"number":8,"text":"Meanwhile, drain apricots and cut into quarters."},{"number":9,"text":"Remove sheet from oven and add olives, apricots, and reserved lemon peel. Gently toss with onions, carrots, and sauce. Continue to broil, watching closely, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes."},{"number":10,"text":"Transfer sheet to a wire rack. Top with cilantro."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.623423+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:16.623423+00:00"}