Chicken Tagine With Chickpeas and Mint Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Chickpeas and Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 6 large garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1 ½ tablespoons paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups water (or more); 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained; ½ cup diced tomatoes with juice (canned); ½ cup fresh cilantro stem; 1 lemon, quartered and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more); 4 chicken legs-thighs, pieces skin removed and drum sticks separated; 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut crosswise into 2 pieces; 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces; 2 cups green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces; 14 of fresh mint, chopped

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 ½ tablespoons paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups water (or more)
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
½ cup diced tomatoes with juice (canned)
½ cup fresh cilantro stem
1 lemon, quartered and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (or more)
4 chicken legs-thighs, pieces skin removed and drum sticks separated
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut crosswise into 2 pieces
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 cups green beans, cut into 2 inch pieces
14 of fresh mint, chopped

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat.
2
Add onion, garlic and ginger.
3
Cover and cook until onion is tender, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
4
Add paprika and next 5 ingredients; stir 1 minute.
5
Stir in 2 cups water, chickpeas, tomatoes with juices, cilantro, lemon and 2 tablespoons lemon juice.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes.
8
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, add to pot.
9
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
10
Add carrots and more water to cover if liquid has evaporated; cook 10 minutes.
11
Stir in green beans; simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer.
12
Season with salt and pepper and more lemon juice, if desired.
13
Transfer to bowl.
14
Sprinkle with mint.

705

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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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 6 large garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Chickpeas and Mint 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tagine With Chickpeas and Mint

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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