Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Vanilla Recipe

Name: Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Vanilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt to taste; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of cayenne; 1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped tomatoes (drained canned are fine); 4 cups cooked (page 431) chickpeas (canned are fine; drain and rinse first); 1/2 cup raisins or chopped pitted dates; 1/2 vanilla bean; 8 chicken thighs or 4 leg-thigh pieces, cut in 2; Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of cayenne
1 1/2 to 2 cups chopped tomatoes (drained canned are fine)
4 cups cooked (page 431) chickpeas (canned are fine; drain and rinse first)
1/2 cup raisins or chopped pitted dates
1/2 vanilla bean
8 chicken thighs or 4 leg-thigh pieces, cut in 2
Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves for garnish

1
Put the oil and butter in a large skillet or flameproof casserole with a lid and place over medium high heat.
2
When the butter melts, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it softens, 5 to 10 minutes (do not let it brown).
3
Add the garlic, a large pinch of salt, and the spices and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
4
Add the tomatoes, chickpeas, raisins, and vanilla and bring to a boil, stirring (if the mixture is very dry, add about 1/2 cup water).
5
Taste and add salt as necessary.
6
Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and nestle them into the sauce.
7
Cover and, 5 minutes later, adjust the heat so the mixture simmers steadily but not violently.
8
Cook until the chicken is very tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
9
Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Vanilla falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Chickpea Tagine with Vanilla

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