Moroccan Chicken And Date Tagine Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken And Date Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, thinly sliced; 1 unwaxed lemon, zested; 4 fresh dates or 4 soft dried dates; 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 50 g pine nuts; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon harissa; 350 ml chicken stock; 200 g couscous; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon chopped coriander

Servings: persons

1 large red onion, thinly sliced
1 unwaxed lemon, zested
4 fresh dates or 4 soft dried dates
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
50 g pine nuts
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon harissa
350 ml chicken stock
200 g couscous
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped coriander

1
Cut the dates in half, discard the stone and then chop into six pieces.
2
Slice the chicken into short strips.
3
Heat two tablespoons of olive oil in a frying pan and stir in the onion.
4
Cook until slippery and soft, then add in the pine kernels and lemon zest, salt and pepper.
5
Turn down the heat and cook for about five minutes, before adding in the chicken.
6
Cook until the meat is lightly browned.
7
Squeeze the juice from half the lemon over the top, stir in the harissa, stock and dates.
8
Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the water is reduced by half.
9
You should end up with a thick, rusty coloured sauce.
10
Meanwhile, prepare the couscous by placing it in a bowl and adding 300ml boiling water, remaining olive oil and salt.
11
Cover and leave for 15 minutes, then use a fork to loosen the grains and mix in the butter.
12
Serve the chicken mixture over the couscous, garnished with some chopped coriander and a lemon wedge.

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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 large red onion, thinly sliced, 1 unwaxed lemon, zested, 4 fresh dates or 4 soft dried dates, 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken And Date 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.

Moroccan Chicken And Date Tagine

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