Gluten-Free Japanese Chicken Tagine
A fusion dish that combines the flavors of Japan and North Africa. Chicken is marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, and spices, then cooked in a tagine with vegetables and served over rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
- ●1/4 cup soy sauce
- ●2 tablespoons sake
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 inches ginger
- ●4 medium carrots
- ●2 medium zucchini
- ●1 cup green beans
- ●1 cup dried apricots
- ●2 teaspoons tagine spice mix
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large tagine over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the carrots, zucchini, green beans, and dried apricots. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add the soy sauce, sake, tagine spice mix, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Serve the chicken and vegetables over rice.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
- 10
Serve hot and enjoy!