Classic Algerian Chicken Tagine
A traditional North African dish made with tender chicken and rich spices, served over fluffy couscous.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β2 tablespoons algerian spice blendsee note
- β2 tablespoons oozy olive oilfor cooking
- β1 large onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tablespoon gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon cuminground
- β1 teaspoon corianderground
- β1 teaspoon saltto taste
- β1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large clay or ceramic pot over medium heat
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine
- 6
Add the Algerian spice blend and stir to combine
- 7
Add 1 cup of water and bring the mixture to a boil
- 8
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through
- 9
Serve over couscous, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges