Savory Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Tagine Recipe

Overview

This Moroccan Tagine is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for those looking for a comforting one-dish meal that’s ready in under an hour. It’s packed with aromatic spices, tender chicken, and a variety of vegetables, all simmered to perfection. Serve it over couscous for a complete and satisfying meal.

• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 red capsicum (bell pepper), chopped
• 1 green capsicum (bell pepper), chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 cup water (plus more as needed)
• 1 eggplant, diced
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chickpeas (cooked or canned)

Instructions

1. Heat Oil: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.

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2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onions become translucent and aromatic.

3. Brown Chicken: Add the chicken chunks to the pan. Lightly brown the chicken on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

4. Add Vegetables and Spices: To the same pan, add sliced carrots, chopped red and green capsicum, ground cumin, ground allspice, ground ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices.

5. Toast Spices: Stir the vegetables and spices continuously until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

6. Add Water: Pour in 1/2 cup of water to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

7. Simmer: Cover the pan and let the mixture simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to start cooking.

8. Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add the diced eggplant, raisins, chickpeas, and the browned chicken back into the pan. Stir everything together gently.

9. Cook: Cover the pan again and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the tagine simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and add more water if needed to maintain a stew-like consistency.

10. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

11. Serve: Serve the Moroccan Tagine hot over cooked couscous.

12. Tips:

• If your eggplant has a lot of seeds, sprinkle it with salt after dicing. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to draw out bitterness, then rinse well and pat dry before adding to the tagine.
• Keep an eye on the liquid level while simmering. Add more water if the tagine starts to dry out.

Enjoy this flavorful Moroccan Tagine that brings together the richness of spices with the sweetness of raisins and the heartiness of chickpeas and chicken. It’s a dish that’s sure to warm both body and soul, perfect for any occasion where you crave a taste of Morocco at home.