Spicy Tunisian Chicken Tagine
A flavorful and spicy North African dish with tender chicken cooked in a rich tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- β500g chicken breastcut into 2-inch pieces
- β2 tbsp mildly spicy tunisian chili paste
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β1 large, chopped onion
- β3 cloves, minced garlic
- β1 tsp cumin
- β1 tsp coriander
- β1 tsp salt
- β1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the base of a tagine or large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
- 3
Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- 5
Add the chili paste and stir to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
Add 1 cup of water to the tagine and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low, cover the tagine, and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.