Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
A hearty, flavorful stew originating from Morocco, made with chickpeas, spices, and meat.
Ingredients
- β1 pound juicy chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β1/4 cup nutty almondschopped
- β2 teaspoons moroccan spice blendavailable at most spice shops
- β1 can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- β1/4 cup tagine saucehomemade or store-bought
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperoptional
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or clay tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, cumin, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add the spices, chickpeas, tagine sauce, and 2 cups of water.
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the almonds and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve over couscous or rice.