Chicken Tagine
40
- Prep Time20 min
- Total Time40 min
- Makes4 servings
Photo, Roberto Caruso.
With almonds, raisins and olives, this flavourful tagine comes together in 40 minutes, meaning you can enjoy it on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
8 bone-in chicken thighs, about 1 kg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, cut in 1/4-in. strips
2 tbsp minced ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp turmeric
2 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 tbsp honey
1 small lemon, thinly sliced and seeds removed
8 green olives, pitted and halved (optional)
1/2 cup 35% cream
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 cup pearl couscous
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Instructions
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then half the chicken. Cook until golden-brown, 2 to 3 min per side. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Reduce heat to medium, then add onion and bell pepper, and cook until softened, about 3 min. Stir in ginger, garlic, cinnamon, coriander and turmeric. Cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
Stir in 1 cup broth and honey. Return chicken and any juices to pan and top with lemon slices and olives. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 15 min. Stir in cream and return to a simmer.
Combine remaining 1 1⁄4 cups broth with raisins and a pinch of turmeric in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then stir in couscous. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until just tender, 7 to 8 min. Remove from heat, then stir in almonds. Divide couscous among bowls, then top with chicken and sauce.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 719, Protein 50g, Carbohydrates 61g, Fat 32g, Fibre 6g, Sodium 1006mg.
Excellent source of Vitamin c.
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