Esther’S Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Name: Esther’S Moroccan Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste); 2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 pinch saffron; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3/4 lb pitted prune; 2 large Spanish onions, sliced lengthwise; 1 cup whole blanched almond; vegetable oil; toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 pinch saffron
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 lb pitted prune
2 large Spanish onions, sliced lengthwise
1 cup whole blanched almond
vegetable oil
toasted sesame seeds (optional)

1
Rub all pieces of chicken with a mixture of salt, pepper and cumin. Let stand for 1 hour.
2
In a separate saucepan, cover the prunes with cold water and add the cinnamon. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 -30 minutes depending on dryness of prunes.
3
Steam the onions in the casserole with the turmeric, saffron, ginger, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of water for 15 minutes.
4
Meanwhile brown the almonds in a saucepan with oil and drain onto paper towels.
5
Using the same oil and pan, brown chicken on all sides then transfer to the steamed onions and add 1 cup water. (this can be transferred into the tagine at this point and placed in oven ). Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Add the cooked prunes and some of the prune water to the tagine and continue cooking until the chicken and prunes are really tender.
7
To serve, place chicken pieces on a serving dish (or simply leave in the tagine). Cover with prunes and sauce, then sprinkle with almonds and sesame seeds (if desired).

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces, salt and pepper, 2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste), 2 -3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Esther’S Moroccan Chicken 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.

Esther’S Moroccan Chicken Tagine

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