Best 4 North African Quick Tagine Style Chicken Recipes

Welcome to the world of North African cuisine, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses! If you're looking for a quick and flavorful dish that captures the essence of North African cooking, look no further than our guide to the best recipe for North African Quick Tagine-Style Chicken. In this article, we'll take you on a culinary journey through the vibrant markets of North Africa, introducing you to the aromatic spices, fresh ingredients, and traditional cooking techniques that make this dish so special. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delightful blend of tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce that will transport you to the heart of North Africa.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK TAGINE-STYLE CHICKEN

Quick Tagine-Style Chicken image

Tidbit: Cubed tender cuts of lamb or diced eggplant or tofu may be substituted for the chicken in this dish. Double or triple the recipe for spices and store in cool dry place.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, smashed beneath the flat of your knife with the heel of your hand, discard skins
1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons grill seasoning blend (recommended: Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or coarse salt and coarse pepper
2 medium or 1 large yellow skinned onion, quartered and sliced
10 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
1-ounce box or 1/4 cup golden raisins
2 cups good quality, low sodium chicken stock, available in paper containers on soup aisle
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon tumeric, eyeball it
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, a couple pinches
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 scallions, finely chopped
Chopped cilantro leaves or flat-leaf parsley
Finely chopped scallions
Mango chutney, any variety and brand -- available on the condiment or International food aisles

Steps:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a slow stream, and add smashed garlic. Season the chicken with seasoning blend. Scatter chicken around the pan in an even layer. Cook chicken pieces 2 minutes on each side to brown, then add the onions, prunes, raisins and stock. Mix spices in a small dish and scatter over the pot. Cover and reduce to moderate heat. Cook 7 or 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
To prepare the couscous, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous, extra-virgin olive oil and scallions and remove the couscous from the stove immediately. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Uncover chicken and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve chicken on a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with chutney.

NORTH AFRICAN CHICKEN TAGINE

North African chicken tagine image

This easy and freezable chicken tagine is sure to be a family favourite. It's rich, full of depth of flavour and ideal for feeding a hungry crowd

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Dinner, Main course

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, skin on
4 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
2 tbsp olive oil
200g shallots, peeled
2 garlic cloves, sliced
4cm piece ginger, grated
1 tsp cumin seeds, lightly crushed
1 tsp coriander seeds, lightly crushed
2 small cinnamon sticks
large pinch saffron threads
1 tsp ground ginger
pinch crushed dried chilli
375g peeled butternut squash, cut into chunks
500ml chicken stock
1 rounded tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp roughly chopped coriander

Steps:

Heat oven to 180C/160C/gas 4. Cut each chicken breast in half, then season all the chicken. Heat the oil in a mediumsize ovenproof casserole dish. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and brown well all over - you can do it in batches. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Lower heat slightly, add the shallots to the pan and cook until golden brown all over. Add the garlic and grated ginger and cook for 30 secs before adding all the spices and cooking for 1 min more.
Throw the butternut squash into the pan and stir to coat in the spices. Arrange the chicken, skin side uppermost, on top of the shallots and squash. Pour over the stock and drizzle in the honey. Bring to a gentle simmer, then transfer to the oven to bake for 40 mins until tender. Scatter with the coriander and serve with couscous and a bowl of harissa, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630 calories, Fat 38 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 58 grams protein, Sodium 0.86 milligram of sodium

NORTH AFRICAN QUICK TAGINE-STYLE CHICKEN

North African Quick Tagine-Style Chicken image

Cubed tender cuts of lamb or diced eggplant or tofu may be substituted for the chicken in this dish. Rachel Ray

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 garlic cloves, smashed beneath the flat of your knife with the heel of your hand, discard skins
1 1/2-1 3/4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons Montreal chicken seasoning (recommended ( Montreal Seasoning by McCormick) or 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper (coarse salt and coarse pepper)
1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced
10 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisin
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, available in paper containers on soup aisle
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, eyeball it
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, a couple pinches
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 cups couscous
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 scallions, finely chopped
chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley
finely chopped scallion
mango chutney, any variety and brand (available on the condiment or International food aisles)

Steps:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a slow stream, and add smashed garlic. Season the chicken with seasoning blend. Scatter chicken around the pan in an even layer. Cook chicken pieces 2 minutes on each side to brown, then add the onions, prunes, raisins and stock. Mix spices in a small dish and scatter over the pot. Cover and reduce to moderate heat. Cook 7 or 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
To prepare the couscous, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous, extra-virgin olive oil and scallions and remove the couscous from the stove immediately. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
Uncover chicken and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve chicken on a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with chutney.

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

Ingredients

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

Tips:

For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. The bones and skin add flavor to the dish.
Use a variety of spices to give the chicken a complex flavor. Cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric are all good choices.
If you don't have a tagine, you can use a Dutch oven or a large skillet with a lid.
Serve the chicken with rice, couscous, or flatbread.

Conclusion:

This North African-inspired chicken dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic. Serve it with rice, couscous, or flatbread for a complete meal.

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