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.
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Luyombya Mark
luyombya.m@gmail.comThis tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Arun chy Arun chy
c_arun@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of tagines, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
sydney oof
oofs66@yahoo.comThis tagine was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Hghf Vugy
vugy0@aol.comI made this tagine for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor, and I even had a few people ask for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Retag Tarek
t84@hotmail.co.ukThis tagine was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild food.
ghazi king
k_ghazi25@yahoo.comI made this tagine for my family, and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Adrik Adrik
adrik-adrik13@yahoo.comThis tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Pretty Presh
prettypresh98@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of tagines, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
bahar uddin Uddin
u@hotmail.frThis tagine was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ben Cash
ben.cash@yahoo.comI made this tagine for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor, and I even had a few people ask for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Alex Nothing
a55@hotmail.comThis tagine was a bit too bland for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild food.
Okendu precious
pokendu@yahoo.comI made this tagine for my family, and they all loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
lilahs life in isolation
l-isolation@hotmail.comThis tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes spicy food.
Tina Maharjan
tina@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of tagines, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Wasim Aleem
aleemwasim@hotmail.comThis tagine was so easy to make, and it turned out so well! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the chickpeas were creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Juanita Barlow
b77@yahoo.comI made this tagine for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor, and I even had a few people ask for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Jivan Kriu
jivan_kriu2@hotmail.comThis chicken and chickpea tagine was absolutely delicious! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.