Best 14 Chicken Tagine With Dried Cranberries Recipes

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Chicken tagine with dried cranberries is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweet and tangy taste of dried cranberries with the savory flavors of chicken and traditional Moroccan spices. This dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures, with the tender chicken, the chewy dried cranberries, and the fragrant spices creating a truly mouthwatering experience. Whether you're looking for a special occasion dish or a simple weeknight meal, this chicken tagine recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

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CITRUS CHICKEN TAGINE



Citrus Chicken Tagine image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

2 tablespoons harissa
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 Cara Cara oranges, zested, then cut into 8 pieces
4 tablespoons canola oil
8 bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Spanish onion, diced
1 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes, hand crushed
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup large green olives, pitted
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced
1/4 cup chopped preserved lemon
Cooked couscous, for serving
1 Meyer lemon, thinly sliced
Fresh cilantro and mint leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Heat a wide braising pan or tagine over medium-high heat.
  • In a small bowl, combine the harissa, paprika, turmeric, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, coriander, allspice, cardamom, cayenne, orange zest and 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Stir to form a paste.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper; rub half of the spice mixture on both sides of the thighs.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil to the pan. Sear the chicken skin-side down until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side. Remove to a plate.
  • Add the garlic, onion and remaining spice mixture to the same pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the onions are softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the chicken to the pan along with the tomatoes, chicken stock, olives, apricots, preserved lemon and sliced oranges and season with salt and pepper, being careful with the salt. Braise in the oven, partially covered, for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Uncover and continue to braise until the chicken is tender, another 15 to 45 minutes. Serve from the pan over couscous, garnishing with sliced Meyer lemon and whole cilantro and mint leaves.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES



Chicken Tagine with Dried Cranberries image

I just bought a Moroccan tagine and had to try it out. After browsing online for recipes, I ventured to prepare something and ended up with my own recipe for chicken tagine with dried cranberries. You can also make this in a slow cooker, see the footnote below. It came out yummy! Enjoy over rice or couscous.

Provided by Milly Suazo-Martinez

Time 4h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided, or as needed
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 (3 1/2) pound whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium red potatoes, cut into thin slices
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
¼ cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Mix lemon juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and let sit in a refrigerator for 2 hours, up to overnight.
  • When ready to start, line a tagine with sliced carrots.
  • Heat another 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until hot, but not smoking. Brown 1/2 of the chicken pieces, skin-side down, turning over once, 5 to 7 minutes. You are just browning it, not cooking it through. Take out of the skillet and place on top of the carrots, then brown the remaining pieces of chicken. Once those are browned, but not cooked through, arrange on top of the carrots also. The idea is that the chicken does not touch the bottom of the tagine, only the carrots.
  • Add onion to the same skillet and saute over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; saute for 30 seconds. Stir in potatoes and saute, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, cranberries, and parsley; stir well and keep sauteing over medium heat until hot and bubbly. Sprinkle the chicken bouillon granules over the mixture while it cooks.
  • Pour the mixture over the chicken and carrots. Place the tagine over low heat, making sure any open flames do not touch the bottom of the pot. Drizzle remaining olive oil over top. Pour wine over top and cover.
  • Cook over low heat until potatoes are soft and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.5 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 132.6 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 829.6 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

CHICKEN TAGINE



Chicken Tagine image

Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 Confit Lemon, chopped, recipe follows
1/2 cup gently crushed briny olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Couscous, for serving
3 organic lemons, skin scrubbed well
Kosher salt
4 peppercorns
1/2 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry, and season well with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the onion, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and add the garlic and stir for a minute. Increase heat and deglaze with wine, stirring, and allowing it to bubble. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes, then remove the chicken and set aside.
  • To the sauce, add the lemon, olives, parsley, and cilantro and then return the chicken to the pot. Heat for 5 more minutes and serve over couscous.
  • Place the lemons, 2 to 3 tablespoons salt, peppercorns, and lemon juice in a quart jar and cover with water. Store chilled for 3 weeks.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES AND TARRAGON



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My son just brought me a bottle of verjuice. I wasted the last one, so went to the web to find out how to use this bottle. It seems you can just try using it in place of vinegar, lemon or fruity wine. This recipe is good,it's from a Canadian site.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
4 boneless chicken breasts, skin on
2 tablespoons oil
3/4 cup verjuice or 3/4 cup fruity white wine
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup light cream
1 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Combine the flour salt and pepper and dredge the chicken breasts in this, shaking off any excess.
  • Add the chicken breasts skin side down to the skillet, cook until golden brown, turn over and repeat.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking dish, place in oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  • Drain the skillet and return to the heat-reducing it to medium.
  • Deglaze the pan with half the verjuice, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the shallots, garlic, stock and cream, and simmer until reduced to a consistency that coats the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Add the remaining verjuice, dried cranberries and lemon juice.
  • Stirring with a whisk, reduce sauce a bit more, then season with salt and pepper and add the chopped tarragon.
  • To serve, slice the chicken breasts on an angle, and fan out onto a plate.
  • Top each breast with a generous amount of the sauce.

CHICKEN TAGINE



Chicken Tagine image

This Moroccan slow cooker dish is the perfect blend of sweetness and spice.

Provided by KJones

Categories     Moroccan Recipes

Time 5h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 eggplant, cut into 1 inch cubes
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 large carrots, thinly sliced
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped dried apricots
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons garlic salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken pieces and eggplant in the heated oil; stir and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides but not cooked through. Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Place the browned chicken and eggplant on the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the onion, carrots, dried cranberries, and apricots over the chicken.
  • Whisk together the chicken broth, tomato paste, lemon juice, flour, garlic salt, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and ground black pepper in a bowl. Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker with the chicken and vegetables.
  • Cook on High setting for 5 hours, or on Low setting for 8 hours.
  • Bring water to boil in a saucepan. Stir in couscous, and remove from heat. Cover, and let stand about 5 minutes, until liquid has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.7 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 571 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

CHICKEN TAGINE RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Tagine Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: Schwartz ground cinnamon, Schwartz paprika, ground coriander, black pepper, cumin, salt, chicken thighs, olive oil, baby potato, cherry tomato, shallot, dried apricots, salt, black pepper, lemon, fresh parsley, almond

Provided by Ivan Diaz

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon Schwartz ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon Schwartz paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
3 lb chicken thighs
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 lb baby potato, quartered
1 cup cherry tomato, halved
½ cup shallot, chopped
10 dried apricots, roughly chopped
salt
black pepper
1 lemon, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup almond, silvered, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
  • Place all of the ingredients for the spice rub in a small bowl and mix to combine.
  • Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and coat with the spice rub.
  • Heat a very large cast iron skillet and drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 5. Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Then flip the thighs over and brown the other side for 4 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan.
  • In a large bowl, add baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and apricots. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Place the vegetables into the bottom of the tagine and arrange the chicken, skin-side up, around the top, wedging a slice of lemon between each piece of chicken.
  • Place the lid on the tagine and place in the oven for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until chicken is 165ºF (75ºC) and falls off the bone.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted almond slivers.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795 calories, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 72 grams, Sugar 25 grams

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE



Moroccan Chicken Tagine image

Sweet and savory stewed chicken with dried fruits and exotic spices. Serve this on top of couscous and top with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro. Children love the familiarity of the 'sweet' spices and dried fruits.

Provided by Chef Kelly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 2h6m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup ground cinnamon
¼ cup ground cumin
2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons ground coriander
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons crushed dried mint
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
½ cup chopped dried apricots
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup olive oil, or as needed
4 bone-in chicken thighs
½ small onion, minced
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup honey
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Mix cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, coriander, ginger, mint, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup spice mix and set the remaining aside for another use.
  • Bring a small pot of water to a boil; add apricots and raisins. Cook until fruit is soft, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking water.
  • Pour enough olive oil into a large skillet or Dutch oven to coat the bottom; turn heat to medium. Coat chicken with the 1/2 cup spice mix and place in the hot oil; cook until golden brown and releases easily from the skillet, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Mix onion and garlic into skillet with chicken; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add apricots, raisins, reserved 1/2 cup water from fruit, chicken broth, and honey; reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until chicken is very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Serve chicken garnished with cilantro and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1375.1 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

PUMPKIN, CRANBERRY & RED ONION TAGINE



Pumpkin, cranberry & red onion tagine image

Comfort food without the calories, easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp olive oil
2 red onions , thickly sliced
3cm piece fresh root ginger , grated
500g/1lb 2oz pumpkin or squash, peeled, deseeded and cut into large chunks
1 tsp each cinnamon , coriander, cumin and harissa paste
1 tbsp clear honey
700g bottle tomato passata
50g dried cranberries
400g can chickpea , rinsed and drained
200g couscous
2 tsp vegetable stock granules
zest and juice 1 lemon
3 tbsp toasted flaked almonds
handful coriander , roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the onions until lightly coloured. Add ginger, pumpkin and spices, stir, then add honey, passata and cranberries. Bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, then simmer for 20 mins until the pumpkin is tender. After 10 mins, stir in the chickpeas. (If the mixture is a little thick, you can loosen it with some vegetable stock.)
  • Meanwhile, tip the couscous, stock granules and lemon zest into a heatproof bowl. Pour over 300ml boiling water, stir briefly and cover with a plate. Leave for 5 mins. Tip in the lemon juice, almonds and remaining tbsp oil and fluff up with a fork. Scatter the coriander over the tagine and serve with the couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 16 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 1.93 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE CHICKEN TAGINE



Moroccan Vegetable Chicken Tagine image

Take a trip to Morocco with this rich, exotic dish. A tagine is a North African slow-cooked stew named after the pot it's cooked in.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 medium butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, halved and sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Hot cooked couscous, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the squash, potatoes, onion and garlic. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; place over vegetables. Top with apricots and cranberries., In a small bowl, combine flour and broth until smooth. Stir in the chili sauce, ginger, curry, cinnamon and cumin. Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until chicken and vegetables are tender., Stir in garbanzo beans; cover and cook for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve with couscous if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CRANBERRY-CURRY COUSCOUS



Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Cranberry-Curry Couscous image

Named after the pot in which it's cooked, this traditional Moroccan dish makes the most of a delicious mix of spices. The recipe comes from "In Nirmala's Kitchen," by Nirmala Narine.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 chicken (about 3 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 tablespoons finely diced preserved lemon
1 cup pitted black Kalamata olives
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Cranberry-Curry Couscous
1/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, finely chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a Dutch-oven or large skillet with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil and butter over high heat. Add chicken and cook on all sides, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and add ginger, turmeric, allspice, cayenne, cumin, and saffron; cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Add stock and preserved lemon; stir to combine. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add olives; season with salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately over couscous garnished with cilantro.

CHICKEN TAGINE



Chicken Tagine image

Sunny Morocco is famous for many varieties of stew called tagine. Meat or poultry is simmered in a clay cooking vessel with broth, vegetables, olives and spices such as cinnamon, cumin, ginger and turmeric. Our version is cooked in a large skillet, as the traditional clay cooking vessels are hard to find.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3- to 3 1/2-lb cut-up whole chicken
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1 cinnamon stick (2 inches long)
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup dried plums, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 cup pitted whole green olives
1 small lemon, cut into fourths
Hot cooked couscous or rice, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin sides down, in hot oil; add onion and garlic. Cook 6 to 10 minutes, turning chicken occasionally, until chicken is brown on all sides.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Sprinkle cilantro, cumin, turmeric, ginger and salt over chicken. Add cinnamon stick; pour broth and tomatoes over chicken. Turn chicken several times to coat evenly. Add plums, olives and lemon, pressing into liquid around chicken. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F for breasts; 180°F for thighs and legs).
  • Remove chicken to deep serving platter; cover to keep warm. Increase heat to high; boil sauce uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Pour sauce over chicken. Garnish with additional chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve over couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 920 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN TAGINE



Chicken Tagine image

A relatively easy to prepare dish that adds a twist to your diet. Use a dutch oven if a tagine is unavailable.

Provided by lamarb

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 chicken leg, quarter
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon saffron
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus to oil tagine (a Dutch oven will suffice)
2 slices onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth
6 kalamata olives, pitted
2 -4 slices lemons, heavily salted
2 dried apricots
6 dried cherries
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 teaspoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons dry cracked bulgur wheat or 4 tablespoons couscous

Steps:

  • Wash the chicken and pat dry. Pour the vinegar into the palm of your hand and rub all over the chicken. Mix the spices with the olive oil. Cover the chicken with the mix, place in a plastic bag, and refrigerate over night.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
  • Oil the bottom of your tagine and brown the chicken on all sides. Add the onions and garlic and sweat to translucence. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Cover and place in the oven for 1 ¾ hours.
  • Spread the wheat out on a lipped cookie sheet and spritz liberaly with water and a pinch of salt. Let rest for 1 hour, sprizting frequently, as it swells up. Line a colander with a clean, damp dish towel and place over a simmering pot of water. Don't let the water touch the towel. Scrape the swollen couscous into the towel and fold the towel over. Let it steam for 15 minutes.
  • After the 1 ¾ hours add the fruits to the chicken and cook for 15 more minutes.
  • Make a paste out of the corn starch. Remove the chicken and fruits and add the paste, stirring until the sauce thickens. Place the chicken back into the sauce to re-heat, if necessary.
  • Plate the chicken on a bed of the couscous and flank with the fruits. Pour the sauce on top and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.3, Fat 38, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 138.6, Sodium 751.2, Carbohydrate 24.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.8, Protein 34.7

GARLIC CRANBERRY CHICKEN



Garlic Cranberry Chicken image

Healthy cranberries add a burst of sweetness to this savory, garlicy chicken dish. -Lesley Pew, Lynn, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 green onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 whole garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled
1 bay leaf
1-1/2 cups white wine or reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (7 ounces each)
SAUCE:
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup boiling water
4-1/2 teaspoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place the onions, celery, carrots, cranberries, garlic and bay leaf in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Add wine or broth. Combine the salt, pepper and basil; sprinkle over chicken. Place over vegetable mixture. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken; keep warm. Strain cooking liquid; discard vegetable mixture. Skim fat from liquid and set aside 1-1/3 cups. , For sauce, place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 3 minutes; drain and discard liquid. Set berries aside., In a nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in reserved cooking liquid. Bring to a boil; cook 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in half-and-half and reserved cranberries; heat through. Serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRIES



Chicken with Cranberries image

When cranberries are in season, I like to stock the freezer so I can serve this dish year-round. The sauce's tangy flavor complements the chicken very well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup butter
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper; dredge the chicken. In a large skillet, cook chicken in butter until browned on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside. , In the same skillet, combine the cranberries, water, brown sugar, vinegar and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Place chicken on top; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. To serve, spoon cranberry mixture over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the most flavorful tagine.
  • Use a variety of dried fruits and nuts in your tagine. Apricots, prunes, raisins, almonds, and pistachios all work well.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric are all good choices.
  • Sauté the chicken and vegetables over medium-high heat until browned. This will help to develop flavor and color.
  • Add enough liquid to the tagine so that the chicken is mostly submerged. Chicken broth, water, or a combination of both can be used.
  • Bring the tagine to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the tagine over couscous or rice.

Conclusion:

Chicken tagine with dried cranberries is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet and savory flavors, along with the tender chicken and vegetables, makes this tagine a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe to try, give chicken tagine with dried cranberries a try. You won't be disappointed!

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