Chicken Tagine With Spring Vegetables Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 1 lb onion, chopped; 8 large garlic cloves, chopped; 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika; 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 8 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 8 tablespoons chopped fresh dill; 8 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint; 4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 3 fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, bulbs quartered vertically; 5 large carrots, sliced into 1-inch chunks (it's nice if they are sliced on the diagonal); 1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, unseasoned, drained and rinsed

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil
1 lb onion, chopped
8 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 tablespoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
8 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
8 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 fresh fennel bulbs, trimmed, bulbs quartered vertically
5 large carrots, sliced into 1-inch chunks (it's nice if they are sliced on the diagonal)
1 (10 ounce) can artichoke hearts, unseasoned, drained and rinsed

1
Heat 1/4 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Add next 7 ingredients and 6 tbsps.
4
each parsley, dill, and mint; saute 3 minutes longer.
5
Scrape contents of skillet into heavy large pot; reserve skillet.
6
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
7
Heat 2 tbsps.
8
oil in same skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add 1/3 of chicken and saute until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
10
Transfer to pot with onion mixture.
11
Repeat with remaining chicken in 2 more batches, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls if needed.
12
Add broth to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up browned bits.
13
Transfer broth to pot; add fennel and carrots.
14
Drain artichokes and add to pot.
15
Bring tagine to boil.
16
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until chicken is almost tender, about 20 minutes.
17
Uncover and simmer until chicken and all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
18
Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken and vegetables to large bowl.
19
Boil sauce until reduced enough to coat spoon, about 10 minutes.
20
Season with salt and pepper.
21
Return chicken and vegetables to sauce.
22
Can be made 1 day ahead.
23
Cool slightly.
24
Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated.
25
Re-warm tagine over medium heat.
26
Transfer to large bowl.
27
Sprinkle with 2 tbsps.
28
each of parsley, dill and mint.

1881

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

199

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

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup olive oil, 1 lb onion, chopped, 8 large garlic cloves, chopped, 3 tablespoons grated lemon peel, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Spring Vegetables 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 Spring Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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