CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA TAGINE
Like many dishes that rely on combinations of spices, a tagine, which is a slowly braised stew, may look more intimidating to cook than it is. Even with shortcuts, the results are exotic in flavor and appearance. My version of this tagine may not compare to those that begin with toasting and grinding spices and peeling grapes, but it is easily executed and, I think, divine. Some things to look out for: First, work with dark-meat chicken only and be aware that tagines are on the dry side, so don't add liquid to the sauce unless it is threatening to burn. Home-cooked chickpeas and fresh tomatoes are, of course, preferable to canned varieties, but in this dish the differences are not marked. Do, however, use a vanilla bean, not vanilla extract.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put oil and butter in a large skillet or casserole, which can be covered later, and turn heat to medium high. When butter melts, add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, a large pinch of salt and spices. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins and vanilla, and bring to a boil. (If mixture is very dry, add about 1/2 cup water.) Taste, and add salt as necessary.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, and nestle them into sauce. Cover, and 5 minutes later adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook until chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to an hour. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Then garnish, and serve with couscous.
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Oyedele Damilola
[email protected]This tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Yaman Iqbal
[email protected]I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
TISHAN777 YT
[email protected]This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! The chicken was so flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Xzondria Turner
[email protected]I've made this tagine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Grace Jame
[email protected]This tagine was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I served it with couscous and it was a delicious meal.
tabitha dragonsong
[email protected]I made this tagine last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Malan Perera
[email protected]This tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ff Bd
[email protected]I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Vee Erb
[email protected]This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! The chicken was so flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Valeria D
[email protected]I've made this tagine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe!
Ikra Jahan
[email protected]This tagine was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I served it with couscous and it was a delicious meal.
Zubair Zs
[email protected]I made this tagine last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so flavorful and the chickpeas were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Anisa Rahman
[email protected]This chicken and chickpea tagine was absolutely delicious! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.