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How to Make Chicken Tagine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that is popular for its aromatic flavors and tender, juicy chicken. It is a slow-cooked stew that is typically made in a tagine, a clay cooking pot with a conical lid. The unique shape of the tagine allows the steam to circulate, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish.

This dish is typically made with a combination of chicken, spices, vegetables, and fruits, creating a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors. The key to a delicious chic...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup couscous

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces and eggplant in the heated oil; stir and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides but not cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Place the browned chicken and eggplant on the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the onion, carrots, dried cranberries, and apricots over the chicken.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cook on High setting for 5 hours, or on Low setting for 8 hours.
  • Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

    • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 571mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 500mg

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