Instant Pot Chicken Tagine
This Instant Pot Chicken Tagine provides 38g protein and 454 calories per serving across 8 batch portions. Quick-preps on the stovetop, delivering a lower-calorie option that maintains strong protein content for cutting phases. Ideal for anyone tracking macros closely while building variety into their weekly meal rotation.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Shallot
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Cumin, Ground(5g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(5g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(240g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •Apricots, Dried(120g)
- •Pistachios(120g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes
- •Chickpeas, Canned, Drained
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •Couscous, Dry
- •Yellow Onion(60g)
- •Mint, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken dry. Season all over with the salt.
- 2Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot, hit Sauté, and Adjust to select the More or High setting. After 3 minutes of the oil heating, working in batches as needed, add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and repeat on the other side. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 3Add the shallots, garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon and stir to combine; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Use a little chicken stock to deglaze if necessary.
- 4Stir in the chicken stock, tomato paste, apricots, ⅓ cup of pistachios, brown sugar, and tomatoes until combined.
- 5Return the chicken to the pot and turn to coat. Secure the lid, moving the valve so it is in the sealed position. Hit Cancel and then hit Manual or Pressure Cook. Pressure cook for 8 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually vent to release the remaining pressure.
- 6Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Add the chickpeas to the pot and stir to submerge in the sauce. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the lemon juice, if using, and stir to combine.
- 7Serve the chicken and sauce over cooked couscous. Top with onions, mint and remaining pistachios.
Nutrition — Per Serving
454
calories
38g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 4.0g
- Sodium
- 159 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.8g
8 servings per batch · ~286g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Instant Pot Chicken Tagine have per serving?
Each serving contains 38g of protein and 454 calories with 23g fat and 29g carbs. This offers a balanced macronutrient profile for general meal prep purposes.
How long does Instant Pot Chicken Tagine take to make?
Quick prep designation with 8 servings per batch means you can prep over a week of dinners in a single stovetop session. The larger batch size maximizes meal prep efficiency.
Is Instant Pot Chicken Tagine good for muscle gain?
At 38g protein per serving, Chicken Tagine works as a supporting dinner in muscle-building phases when paired with other higher-protein meals to hit daily targets. The 29g carbs per serving contribute to post-workout glycogen replenishment.
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