Chicken, Spinach, And Dried Fruit Tagine Recipe

Name: Chicken, Spinach, And Dried Fruit Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into 1- to 2- inch cubes; 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed; 2 tablespoons basil infused olive oil; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 6 baby red bliss potatoes washed, halved or quartered; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 5 dried figs chopped; 1/2 cup golden raisins

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into 1- to 2- inch cubes
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed
2 tablespoons basil infused olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic paste
6 baby red bliss potatoes washed, halved or quartered
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 dried figs chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins

1
In a large Ziploc bag, combine the garlic paste, cumin, cinnamon, and black pepper, and blend thoroughly.
2
Add cubed chicken to the bag and seal it. Massage the bag until all surfaces of the meat are coated with the blended spices. Allow this to marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, but not longer than overnight.
3
Add olive oil to tagine over medium heat.
4
When tagine and oil are thoroughly heated, add marinated chicken and cover tagine. Let cook without lifting lid for 3 minutes, after which, occasionally check and turn chicken pieces until brown.
5
Add potatoes, spinach, figs, lemon juice, and raisins. Carefully fold tagine contents together until thoroughly blended.
6
Cook for 10 minutes at medium heat, folding contents occasionally, then reduce heat and let simmer without lifting lid for an additional 5 minutes.

409

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into 1- to 2- inch cubes, 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed, 2 tablespoons basil infused olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Spinach, And Dried Fruit Tagine 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.

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Chicken, Spinach, And Dried Fruit Tagine

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Variations & substitutions

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