CHICKEN TAGINE WITH POTATOES AND PEAS (MOROCCO -- NORTH AFRICA)

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This recipe comes from the 2002 cookbook, Mediterranean Street Food. This original of this recipe called for a whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces, but I've used 6 chicken breasts, bone in.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 chicken breasts
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
4 cups potatoes, diced bite-size
2 cups green peas

Steps:

  • In a large flameproof casserole, combine chicken, onions, garlic, oil, saffron, cumin, ginger pepper, paprika & salt, then cover with water, about 2 cups. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil & cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add parsley, cilantro & potatoes, then cook, covered, another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are nearly done.
  • Add peas, lower the heat & simmer for 5 minutes more.
  • If sauce is still runny, uncover the pan & boil hard until thickened, then taste & adjust seasoning, if necessary, before transferring to a preheated serving dish ~ Serve very hot with a good bread!

Ali Kakoana
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This tagine was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes and peas were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice blend of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a perfect meal.


Saqlain Saqi
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I'm a big fan of tagines, and this one is one of my favorites. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the potatoes and peas are cooked to perfection. The sauce is flavorful and rich, with a nice balance of spices. I love serving this tagine with


GTTC Innovations
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This tagine was a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but it was worth it. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the r


Natalie Girgis
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I made this tagine for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and flavorful sauce. I served it with couscous, and it was the perfect way to round out the meal. I will definitely be making this again for


Tyrone Weathersby
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This tagine was easy to make and really delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes and peas were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a perfect


Jakony Obum Under taker
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I'm not a big fan of tagines, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, with just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make this again.


rachel pitts
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This tagine was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes and peas were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice blend of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a perfect meal.


EMMANUEL ANINZE
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I'm a big fan of tagines, and this one is one of my favorites. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the potatoes and peas are cooked to perfection. The sauce is flavorful and rich, with a nice balance of spices. I love serving this tagine with


TT COBRA
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This tagine was a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but it was worth it. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the r


Chocolate Rajpoot
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I made this tagine for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and flavorful sauce. I served it with couscous, and it was the perfect way to round out the meal. I will definitely be making this again for


Ljo tihimi
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This tagine was easy to make and really delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes and peas were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a perfect


Mehran Rahim
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I'm not a big fan of tagines, but this one was really good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and rich, with just the right amount of spice. I would definitely make this again.


John Malome
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This tagine was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the potatoes and peas were tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with a nice blend of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a perfect meal.


Liliana Sevilla
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I'm a big fan of tagines, and this one is one of my favorites. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the potatoes and peas are cooked to perfection. The sauce is flavorful and rich, with a nice balance of spices. I love serving this tagine with


Rhasma Khatun
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This tagine was a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but it was worth it. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the potatoes and peas were cooked perfectly. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the r


paul omachi
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I made this tagine for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender chicken, creamy potatoes, and flavorful sauce. I served it with couscous, and it was the perfect way to round out the meal. I will definitely be making this again


ANALIZA ESPIRITU
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This tagine was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the potatoes and peas were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and rich, with a nice balance of spices. I served it with couscous, and it was a


Marky
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I'm not usually a fan of tagines, but this one changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the potatoes and peas were cooked to perfection. The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I will definitely be maki


Khan Ail
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This chicken tagine was an absolute delight! The chicken was tender and juicy, the potatoes were creamy and flavorful, and the peas added a nice pop of sweetness. The spices were perfectly balanced, giving the dish a warm and inviting aroma. I highly