Tantalize your taste buds with the tantalizing aroma of ginger chicken with chickpeas, a delectable Moroccan tagine that encapsulates the essence of North African cuisine. Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors and enticing textures of this captivating dish, where succulent chicken mingles harmoniously with tender chickpeas, enveloped in a symphony of exotic spices, zesty ginger, and the warmth of fragrant saffron. Allow your senses to embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant souks of Morocco, as you unveil the secrets behind this enticing tagine.
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CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CHICKPEAS AND MINT
Categories Chicken Poultry Dinner Mint Spice Green Bean Chickpea Carrot Winter Bon Appétit Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Diabetes-Friendly
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cover and cook until onion is tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add paprika and next 5 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups water, garbanzo beans, tomatoes with juices, cilantro, lemon, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; add to pot. Cover and simmer 30 minutes. Add carrots and more water to cover if liquid has evaporated; cook 10 minutes. Stir in green beans; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper and more lemon juice, if desired. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with mint.
CHICKEN AND CHICKPEA TAGINE
Like many dishes that rely on combinations of spices, a tagine, which is a slowly braised stew, may look more intimidating to cook than it is. Even with shortcuts, the results are exotic in flavor and appearance. My version of this tagine may not compare to those that begin with toasting and grinding spices and peeling grapes, but it is easily executed and, I think, divine. Some things to look out for: First, work with dark-meat chicken only and be aware that tagines are on the dry side, so don't add liquid to the sauce unless it is threatening to burn. Home-cooked chickpeas and fresh tomatoes are, of course, preferable to canned varieties, but in this dish the differences are not marked. Do, however, use a vanilla bean, not vanilla extract.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, one pot, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Put oil and butter in a large skillet or casserole, which can be covered later, and turn heat to medium high. When butter melts, add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, a large pinch of salt and spices. Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins and vanilla, and bring to a boil. (If mixture is very dry, add about 1/2 cup water.) Taste, and add salt as necessary.
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt, and nestle them into sauce. Cover, and 5 minutes later adjust heat so mixture simmers steadily. Cook until chicken is very tender, 45 minutes to an hour. Taste, and adjust seasoning. Then garnish, and serve with couscous.
SPICY CHICKPEA TAGINE
This tagine is a deliciously spicy meal that is my go-to dinner for guests, because everyone loves it and it's vegan! I usually pair it with some cumin roasted cauliflower.
Provided by Heather
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onions and garlic until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add turmeric, cumin, agave nectar, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and black pepper and stir until onion mixture is evenly coated. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the tagine; add carrots and salt. Cook over medium-low for 12 minutes.
- Mix chickpeas into carrot mixture, adding more water if needed to cover the bottom but keeping the sauce thick. Cook mixture for 7 minutes.
- Serve tagine with lemon wedges and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.6 calories, Carbohydrate 67.2 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 785.8 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
EASY CHICKEN & CHICKPEA TAGINE
Making a mouthwatering Moroccan-inspired meal doesn't have to be difficult - this no-fuss one-pot dinner is full of flavour
Provided by Chelsie Collins
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl and chill, covered, for 20-30 mins.
- Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or tagine dish and fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.
- Fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the spices. Return the chicken to the dish, together with the stock, tomatoes and raisins. Season, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 mins.
- Add the chickpeas to the dish, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Serve with couscous and a handful of mint leaves on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH CARAMELIZED PEARS
Chicken cooked in a tagine is always meltingly tender. Adding sweet, caramelized pears at the end makes this Moroccan dish irresistible.
Provided by Natalie Titanov
Categories World Cuisine Recipes African North African Moroccan
Time 1h28m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook onions until softened and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions into a tagine. Layer chicken pieces on top of onions.
- Combine turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl; mix well with remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Spread spice mixture onto the chicken pieces. Add cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in 1/2 cup of water and cover tagine with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over low heat while chicken is cooking. Add sliced pears and honey and cook, while stirring, until honey has caramelized.
- Remove tagine from the oven and stir in caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 109.8 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 508.7 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
GINGER CHICKEN WITH CHICKPEAS (MOROCCAN TAGINE)
I found this recipe in Paula Wolfert's cookbook. After playing around with it a little, I came up with this version. Even if you don't love chickpeas this recipe is worth trying. Add an extra hour to the cook time if you are not using a pressure cooker.
Provided by FDADELKARIM
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cover dried chick-peas with water & soak overnight. You can do this in advance & then freeze the chick-peas. When ready to use take out of the freezer & thaw.
- Blend salt, ginger, pepper, garlic, oil, & lemon juice in a bowl. Take a skewer (preferably) or sharp knife & poke several holes into the chicken. Then dip the chicken into the mixture so that all sides are covered. Place chicken into a glass & cover with the remaining mixture. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
- Drain the soaked chick-peas or thaw the ones already prepared. Place chick-peas, 1/2 tsp salt, & fresh water into a sauce pan or pressure cooker & cover with lid. If using a pan, cook chick-peas for 45 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes (after it starts to hiss).
- Drain chick-peas & submerge in a bowl of cold water. Gently rub the chick-peas to remove their skins. Immediately remove skinned peas from the water & place into another bowl.
- Place 3 cups of water, chicken & any juices in the bowl into the large pot or pressure cooker. Add salt, turmeric, ginger, parsley, 2 cloves garlic, cinnamon stick, & butter. If using a pot bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, & simmer for 1 hour, turning the chicken frequently in the sauce. If using a pressure cooker, cover & cook for 8 minutes (after it starts to hiss).
- Remove chicken, place back in the glass bowl & cover to stay warm. Add onions & cooked chick-peas to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil & cook until the onions are very tender & the sauce has reduced to about 2 cups. Mix cornstarch & a little water to make a thin paste, add to sauce to thicken. After the sauce has thicken some return chicken back into the pot to reheat.
- To serve, place chicken into a deep dish & cover with sauce.
CHICKEN TAGINE WITH LEMON AND GINGER
This works well in a smaller tagine. Look at Moroccan cuisine in Wikipedia if you want to serve an authentic meal. The tagine itself is Berber in origin and this recipe is Moroccan.
Provided by Ambervim
Categories Moroccan
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place lemon sliced in the bottom of the dish.
- Add salt, cumin and thyme.
- Brown the chicken.
- Place chicken on the lemons.
- Sprinkle with star anise.
- Cover with chopped onions and ginger.
- Pour chicken stock into tagine, half way up the side.
- Cook in microwave 10 minutes on medium power (about 500 watts).
- Serve with couscous, cooked wheat, bulgher wheat or rice.
- Add pre-cooked peas, beans or chickpeas near then end of cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 103.6, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2, Protein 23.5
Tips:
- Use fresh ginger: Fresh ginger has a more intense flavor than ground ginger, and it will give your dish a more authentic Moroccan taste.
- Don't be afraid to use spices: Moroccan cuisine is known for its bold flavors, so don't be afraid to use a variety of spices in your dish. Cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric are all common spices used in Moroccan cooking.
- Cook the chicken until it is fall-off-the-bone tender: This will ensure that your chicken is juicy and flavorful.
- Serve with couscous or rice: Couscous and rice are both traditional Moroccan side dishes that pair well with ginger chicken.
Conclusion:
Ginger chicken with chickpeas is a delicious and easy-to-make Moroccan dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ginger, garlic, and spices gives the chicken a flavorful and aromatic taste, while the chickpeas add a boost of protein and fiber. This dish can be served with couscous, rice, or your favorite side dish.
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