Algerian Tagine with Fideo
A traditional Algerian dish made with chicken, fideo, and spices, served in a flavorful tagine.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Chicken thighs
- ●1 cup Fideo
- ●2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 teaspoon Ginger
- ●1 teaspoon Cumin
- ●1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- ●to taste Salt
- ●to taste Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 4
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Add the fideo to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
Add the cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the skillet and stir to combine.
- 7
Add the chicken back to the skillet and stir to combine with the fideo mixture.
- 8
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10-12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- 10
Note: Traditionally, this dish is cooked in a clay tagine, but a skillet will work just as well.