Chicken Tagine with Spicy Moroccan Flair
A flavorful and aromatic dish inspired by Moroccan cuisine, featuring chicken cooked in a spicy tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breast or thighscut into 1-inch pieces
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1-inch piece gingergrated
- ●1 teaspoon cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepperor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons olive tapenadeoptional
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1 teaspoon chicken tagine spice blendor to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the cumin, coriander, and cayenne pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add the olive tapenade (if using) and chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Stir in the chicken tagine spice blend and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro (if desired).
- 10
Traditionally, a tagine is cooked in a clay pot with a conical lid, which allows the steam to rise and condense, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
- 11
If you don't have a clay pot, you can cook the tagine in a Dutch oven or other heavy pot with a lid.
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Serve with couscous, rice, or bread for a hearty and flavorful meal.