NORTH AFRICAN QUICK TAGINE-STYLE CHICKEN

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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

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.

Ruhi Azhar
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This recipe is delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Saqib Bhai
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This is a great recipe. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Danny M
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I love this recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


MD Forhad hossin
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious.


M RAZA RAJPUT
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Teboho Motloung
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Marlen soto
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy.


Gloria Quartey
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Md Onike Ahmed bappi_040
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maryka abt
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa, but it would also be good with couscous.


Km. Mahfuz
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always juicy and tender, and the sauce is packed with flavor. I usually serve it over couscous, but it's also great with rice or quinoa.


ALO LEGAL
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Hadad Official
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make tagine dish.


Paul Roussell
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and complex. I loved the combination of spices, and the dish had a nice kick to it. I will definitely be making this again.


Don Vatsan
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The dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. I served it over couscous and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Michael Cosper
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I've never had tagine before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again!


Purshotam Yadav
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This tagine-style chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and aromatic. I especially loved the combination of spices, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.