Egyptian Biscuit Tagine Chicken
A flavorful and aromatic North African-inspired dish featuring chicken cooked in a rich tagine sauce with biscuits and served with a side of fluffy light rice.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast
- ●2 biscuitcrushed for added texture
- ●2 tablespoons egyptian spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons light olive oil
- ●1 medium light onionchopped
- ●2 cloves light garlicminced
- ●2 tablespoons light tomato paste
- ●1 cup light chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until browned on both sides.
- 3
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened.
- 5
Add the crushed biscuit and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Stir in the Egyptian spice blend, tomato paste, and chicken broth.
- 7
Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 8
Transfer the sauce to the baking dish with the chicken and cover with aluminum foil.
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 10
Serve the chicken with the tagine sauce spooned over the top, accompanied by a side of fluffy light rice.