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Easy chicken tajine

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  • Prep Time10 mins
  • Total Time10 mins
  • Makes6 servings
*PLUS Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 284-mL can undiluted chicken broth

  • 1 cup orange juice

  • 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp ground coriander

  • 12-oz bag baby carrots, or 2 cups sliced carrots

  • 1/2 cup raisins

  • 1/2 cup dried apricots

  • 1/2 cup whole or sliced green olives

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, or 12 skinless boneless thighs or a mix

  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint, or green onions (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large wide saucepan, stir broth with juice, cumin, chili flakes, garlic and coriander. Add carrots, raisins, apricots and olives. Submerge chicken in liquid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, turning chicken occasionally, until it feels springy when pressed and carrots are fork-tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mint.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 286, Protein 34.4g, Carbohydrates 26.8g, Fat 4.8g, Fibre 3.2g, Sodium 709mg.

A tajine is a well-seasoned Moroccan stew usually served with couscous. Sounds fancy, but this version is a breeze to make and doesn't call for any exotic ingredients.

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