CHICKEN TAGINE WITH EGGPLANT AND OLIVES
Priorat, near the Mediterranean coast of Spain and a stone's throw from Barcelona, produces wines with dark fruit flavors, spice, bold complexity and ample alcohol. To compete with reds like these, the food alongside must take no prisoners.It would have been simple enough to sear some rib-eyes, lamb chops or lusty sausages. But I looked across the Mediterranean to North Africa and came up with a tagine in which chicken is coated with robust spices and becomes more than mere white noise. Eggplant and olives round out the dish, and a splash of sherry vinegar brightens the sauce.If you have yet to equip your kitchen with a genuine terra-cotta tagine, you can cook the dish in a covered sauté pan or a fancy-pants tagine of enameled cast iron.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- On a plate, blend the cumin and paprika together. Dip the chicken pieces in spices to coat both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides. Remove.
- Add the onions to the skillet and sear on cut sides until browned. Remove. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Lightly brown eggplant on cut sides. Remove. Add garlic and olives, cook until the garlic has softened, then add the stock and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, deglazing the pan, then turn off the heat.
- Coarsely chop the browned onions. Scatter them in a terra-cotta tagine or in a sauté pan with a cover, then lay the chicken pieces on top. Chop the eggplant in 1-inch chunks and distribute them over the chicken. Pour stock mixture, with olives and garlic, on top. Season with salt and pepper and scatter chopped tarragon on top. Cover the tagine or pan and cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve with rice or couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 664, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1016 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Md Anuyar Hossen
[email protected]I loved this tagine! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Lupe Xdxdxd
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make meal. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
clement changala
[email protected]This tagine was a hit with my family. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
carbon doixide
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Asilevi Joshua
[email protected]This tagine was a delightful meal. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Zondi Emily
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Dawlat Zakhil
[email protected]I've tried many chicken tagine recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be m
the lagend farve
[email protected]This tagine was a hit! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I highly recommend this recipe!
Aaron Ouma
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and incredibly flavorful. The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Amir gujjar Amir gujjar
[email protected]This tagine was a perfect blend of sweet and savory. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the vegetables were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the olives added a nice briny touch. I highly recommend this recipe!
Tara Cullen
[email protected]Not a fan of eggplant, but this recipe changed my mind. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and the flavors in this dish were incredible. Will definitely be making this again.
Ali Dhyaa
[email protected]This dish was a delight to the senses. The aromas filled my kitchen, and the flavors were out of this world. The chicken was succulent, the eggplant was tender, and the olives added a nice briny touch. Highly recommend!
Robyn leigh Busch
[email protected]I've made this tagine several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the chicken always comes out tender and moist. I highly recommend this recipe!
Rashed Uzzaman
[email protected]This tagine was easy to make and packed with flavor. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, while the vegetables were tender and delicious. I especially loved the tangy sauce.
Leah Empire
[email protected]I was skeptical about the combination of eggplant and olives, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors blended seamlessly, creating a rich and complex dish. The chicken was cooked to perfection.
Moses Solomon
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The kids loved the tender chicken and the sweet eggplant. I appreciated the healthy and flavorful ingredients. It's a keeper!
sharjeel ahmad
[email protected]Wow, just wow! This tagine exceeded my expectations. The eggplant was the real star, soaking up all the delicious sauce. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olives added a nice salty touch. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.
Katherine Gholar
[email protected]This chicken tagine was a delightful culinary journey. The tender chicken, succulent eggplant, and briny olives danced harmoniously in a symphony of flavors. The aromatic spices, like cumin and paprika, painted my kitchen with an enticing fragrance.