CHICKEN TAGINE WITH EGGPLANT AND OLIVES
Priorat, near the Mediterranean coast of Spain and a stone's throw from Barcelona, produces wines with dark fruit flavors, spice, bold complexity and ample alcohol. To compete with reds like these, the food alongside must take no prisoners.It would have been simple enough to sear some rib-eyes, lamb chops or lusty sausages. But I looked across the Mediterranean to North Africa and came up with a tagine in which chicken is coated with robust spices and becomes more than mere white noise. Eggplant and olives round out the dish, and a splash of sherry vinegar brightens the sauce.If you have yet to equip your kitchen with a genuine terra-cotta tagine, you can cook the dish in a covered sauté pan or a fancy-pants tagine of enameled cast iron.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories dinner, easy, weekday, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- On a plate, blend the cumin and paprika together. Dip the chicken pieces in spices to coat both sides. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken on both sides. Remove.
- Add the onions to the skillet and sear on cut sides until browned. Remove. Lower heat to medium and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Lightly brown eggplant on cut sides. Remove. Add garlic and olives, cook until the garlic has softened, then add the stock and vinegar. Bring to a simmer, deglazing the pan, then turn off the heat.
- Coarsely chop the browned onions. Scatter them in a terra-cotta tagine or in a sauté pan with a cover, then lay the chicken pieces on top. Chop the eggplant in 1-inch chunks and distribute them over the chicken. Pour stock mixture, with olives and garlic, on top. Season with salt and pepper and scatter chopped tarragon on top. Cover the tagine or pan and cook on medium-low heat for 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Garnish with tarragon sprigs and serve with rice or couscous.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 664, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1016 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Neysi Saavedra
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a little dry, and the sauce was a bit bland. I would probably not make it again.
Noony Abubakr
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Icon Dexter
[email protected]This chicken tagine was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.
Brent Randall
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this chicken tagine. The flavors were well-balanced, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Anita Gurung
[email protected]This was the best chicken tagine I've ever had! The flavors were incredible, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
mike shibu
[email protected]This chicken tagine was amazing! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
minon perera
[email protected]I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a little dry, and the sauce was a bit bland. I would probably not make it again.
Zulqar Naine786
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Gift Kavishe
[email protected]I'm giving this recipe 5 stars because it was so delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
MD sopono Khan
[email protected]Meh.
Rayaan Rayaan
[email protected]This is my new favorite chicken tagine recipe! It's so easy to make, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it.
Cheyanne Lavoie
[email protected]I thought this chicken tagine was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either. I probably wouldn't make it again.
Brandon campus
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and tough, and the sauce was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Daniel Ngugi
[email protected]This was the best chicken tagine I've ever had! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I will definitely be making this again.
irfan Koko
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I really enjoyed this chicken tagine. The eggplant was cooked perfectly, and it added a nice smoky flavor to the dish.
Sen tvs
[email protected]The chicken tagine was good, but not great. The flavors were a little too muted for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.
MD Ridoyn
[email protected]This was my first time making chicken tagine, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was easy to follow. The only thing I would change next time is to add a little more salt.
Sphesihle Gift
[email protected]I've made this chicken tagine several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion, or just for a weeknight meal. The leftovers are also great for lunch the next day.
NIS MOHAMMAD NAEEM
[email protected]This chicken tagine was absolutely delicious! The flavors were complex and well-balanced, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I especially loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors, and the eggplant and olives added a nice textural