CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PLUMS AND SPICES

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 4 People

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large chicken, cut into eight pieces
Fine sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Madras curry powder (optional)
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 head of garlic, cloves peeled and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger or powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped preserved lemon, rind only, flesh discarded (available from Kalustyan's, 123 Lexington Avenue, near 28th Street or Dean & Deluca, 560 Broadway, at Prince Street)
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 prune plums, quartered and stones removed
1 ½ cups chicken stock or water
2 tablespoons almond slivers, toasted

Steps:

  • Place a tagine (or large heavy-bottomed casserole) at least 10 inches in diameter over high heat, and add the oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. When the oil is hot, place the chicken pieces skin-side-down in the pot. When the oil starts to sizzle, reduce the heat to medium. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon each of the coriander, cumin, turmeric, and curry powder (if using) over the chicken. Cook until the chicken is golden brown, about 15 minutes. (Check regularly to make sure that the chicken is not sticking to the pan.) Spread the onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes on a cutting board, and season generously with the salt and pepper. Add them to the tagine, covering the chicken. Sprinkle with the remaining coriander, cumin, turmeric, and curry powder. Add the lemon rind and chicken stock, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Add the plums and cook for a further 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. (It may take a little longer if you're using a tagine.) To serve, place about ½ cup of couscous on each plate, top with a few pieces of chicken, and spoon some cooking liquid and vegetables over each plate. Garnish with almond slivers. Recommended Wines Bordeaux, such as Château L'Angelus; Côte du Rhône, such as La Bernardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape; or Syrah, such as Araujo. Best With Suggested menu: Selection of meze including baba ghannouj, hummus, grape leaves stuffed with rice, tabbouleh, red-pepper confit with capers, Greek salad; Chicken tagine with plum and spices; Couscous; Selection of cheese; Chocolate dessert.

Nep The cm 1
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves tagines or Moroccan food.


Adejumo Imran
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This is one of my favorite tagine recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahona Islam Mou
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I've made this tagine several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Aman Arts
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This tagine is a great way to impress your guests. It's a beautiful and delicious dish.


Waffles McPancake
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I love the combination of chicken and plums in this tagine. It's a unique and flavorful dish.


juliana sadi
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


A S A D_ÿßÿ≥ÿØ
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I made this tagine for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


King George
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful.


Liviu Staiculescu
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The chicken tagine was delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the plums added a nice sweetness. I would definitely make this again.


Ms Farjana
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I've made this tagine several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


Deanna Lynn Leopard
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This is one of my favorite tagine recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


ISMAIL AM ISMAIL
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I added some chopped almonds to the tagine for a little extra crunch. It was a great addition.


Jimmy walls
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This tagine is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Acroptix
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I love the combination of chicken and plums in this tagine. It's a great way to change up your usual chicken dinner.


Abdul Wahid
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The spices were well-balanced and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Najam Uddin
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This chicken tagine was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the plums added a sweet and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


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