Tunisian Chicken Tagine
A traditional North African stew cooked in a clay pot with aromatic spices and tender chicken.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 large onionchopped
- β4 cloves garlicminced
- β2 inches gingergrated
- β2 teaspoons cumin
- β1 teaspoon coriander
- β1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- β1/4 cup tunisian spices
- β2 cups chicken broth
- β1 tagine
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a clay pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and tunisian spices. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 6
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- 7
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.