Egyptian Chicken Tagine
A traditional North African stew made with chicken, garlic, and spices. The tagine is slow-cooked to perfection in a clay pot, resulting in tender and flavorful meat.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds, cut into 8 pieces chickenbone-in, skin-on
- β4 cloves, minced egyptian garlic
- β2 cloves, minced juicy garlicoptional
- β1 cup, chopped tagineoptional
- β1 cup, chopped andoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in the bottom of a clay tagine or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the chopped tagine, and, and 1 cup of water to the pot.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 6
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 7
Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the chicken and sauce over couscous or rice.