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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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
[email protected]I 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
[email protected]This 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.