CHICKEN AND MERGUEZ TAGINE
Steps:
- For the spice mix: In a small bowl, add the cumin, paprika, turmeric, coriander, ginger, cayenne and cinnamon. Stir to combine and set aside.
- For the tagine: Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat until hot, then add the chicken, skin-side down, and sear until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- Meanwhile, place a large, family-sized cast-iron tagine on a low heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil plus the spice mix. Cook until the spices have bloomed and the oil is hot, 2 to 3 minutes, then add the carrots and onions and allow them to slightly soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chickpeas, sausage, garlic and seared chicken. Carefully add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Nestle in the olives and preserved lemon, then lower the heat and cover the tagine. Continue cooking over low heat for about 1 hour. Add more chicken broth slowly if needed (see Cook's Note).
- For the couscous: Meanwhile, in a large metal bowl add the couscous, raisins, olive oil, turmeric and salt and mix together.
- Bring the broth to a boil, then add to the couscous until it is covered and the liquid is a little more than 1/2 inch above the couscous. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit until the liquid is absorbed, preferably in a warm part of the kitchen, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Pour the couscous onto a very large platter. Remove the chicken from the tagine to a work surface. Pour the vegetables from the tagine around the couscous. Put the chicken on top of the vegetables and garnish the whole platter with the toasted almonds and parsley.
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Fostino Joseph
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too oily for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but it was a bit greasy. The merguez sausage was also a bit too oily. The vegetables were cooked well, but they were also a bit greasy. I think this dish would have been better
imazokeke godswill
[email protected]I found this tagine to be a bit bland. The chicken was cooked well, but it lacked flavor. The merguez sausage was also a bit too mild for my taste. The vegetables were cooked well, but they also lacked flavor. I think this dish would have been better
Lalah chandler
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the merguez sausage was very flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked well, but I would have preferred them to be a bit more tender.
Rako Bio
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Moroccan cuisine and this tagine did not disappoint. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the merguez sausage added a nice smoky flavor, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The broth was also very flavorful and had a nice d
Donnie Crawley
[email protected]This tagine was amazing! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the merguez sausage was perfectly spiced. The vegetables were cooked to perfection and the broth was rich and flavorful. I served this with couscous and it was a perfect meal. I wi
Marrah Goodman
[email protected]I thought this tagine was pretty good. The chicken was cooked well and the merguez sausage was flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked well and the broth was flavorful. I would have liked the broth to be a bit thicker, but overall this was a good
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[email protected]This tagine was a bit too salty for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but it was a bit too salty. The merguez sausage was also a bit too salty. The vegetables were cooked well, but they were also a bit too salty. I think this dish would have bee
zama hudz
[email protected]I thought this tagine was just okay. The chicken was cooked well, but it was a bit dry. The merguez sausage was also a bit dry. The vegetables were cooked well, but they were a bit bland. I think this dish would have been better with more sauce.
Fillemon Natangwe
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too oily for my taste. The chicken was cooked well, but it was a bit greasy. The merguez sausage was also a bit too oily. The vegetables were cooked well, but they were also a bit greasy. I think this dish would have been better
Eleni Narta
[email protected]I found this tagine to be a bit bland. The chicken was cooked well, but it lacked flavor. The merguez sausage was also a bit too mild for my taste. The vegetables were cooked well, but they also lacked flavor. I think this dish would have been better
HUJA F SikdaR
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was cooked perfectly and the merguez sausage was very flavorful. The vegetables were also cooked well, but I would have preferred them to be a bit more tender.
zerda
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of chicken tagines, but this one was surprisingly delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the merguez sausage added a nice depth of flavor. The vegetables were also cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful and aroma
kalifa mahamad
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the merguez sausage added a nice smoky flavor, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The broth was also very flavorful and had a nice depth of flavor. We served it with
Elta
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of tagines and this one definitely lived up to my expectations. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the merguez sausage added a nice spicy kick. The vegetables were also cooked to perfection and the broth was packed with flavor. I'll
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[email protected]This chicken and merguez tagine was an absolute delight! The combination of tender chicken, smoky merguez sausage, and flavorful vegetables in a rich and aromatic broth was simply heavenly. I followed the recipe to a T and the results were stunning.