Algerian Tagine Chicken
A traditional Algerian dish made with slow-cooked chicken in a flavorful tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 Algerian tagineYou can use other types of clay cookers or adjust seasoning accordingly
- β1 pound chicken breastsBoneless, skinless
- β1/4 cup almondsSliced
- β2 teaspoons jazzy spice blendYou can adjust according to taste
- β2 tablespoons olive oilFor cooking
- β1 medium onionChopped
- β3 cloves garlicMinced
- β1 cup chicken brothLow sodium
- β2 tablespoons tomato pasteNo salt added
- β1 teaspoon saltAdjust according to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300Β°F (150Β°C).
- 2
Heat the oil in the tagine or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 3
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the garlic, almonds, and jazzy spice blend. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, and salt. Stir to combine.
- 7
Cover the tagine or Dutch oven and transfer to the preheated oven.
- 8
Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.