Chicken Tagine With Dates And Honey Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Dates And Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg boneless chicken thighs; 2 brown onions, sliced thinly; 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil; 3 -4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 cup water; 1/2 cup dates, carefully stoned; 1/4 cup good quality honey; 1/2 cup blanched almond, roasted; salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh coriander, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

1 kg boneless chicken thighs
2 brown onions, sliced thinly
5 -6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
3 -4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 cup dates, carefully stoned
1/4 cup good quality honey
1/2 cup blanched almond, roasted
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, roughly chopped

1
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces. Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a saucepan or casserole and gently fry the chicken until browned all over.
2
Heat the other 1/2 of the olive oil add fry off the onion and garlic. Add the spices, stir well and fry gently for another minutes.
3
Return the chicken to the saucepan / casserole. Add the stock, water and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to the boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour with the LID ON.
4
Remove the lid. Simmer for a further 30 minutes or until the chicken is nice and tender and the sauce has thickened a little.
5
Add the dates, honey and nuts. Mix well. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with steamed cous cous, rice, or fresh bread.

1083

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg boneless chicken thighs, 2 brown onions, sliced thinly, 5 -6 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons good quality olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Dates And Honey 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 Dates And Honey

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