Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Couscous Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Couscous
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 2 chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), skinned; 2 chicken drumsticks (about 1/2 pound), skinned; 2 chicken thighs (about 1/2 pound), skinned; 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided; Cooking spray; 2 medium onions, cut into wedges; 4 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise; 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 2 medium carrots, cut into thirds 3/4 cup water; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 chicken breast halves (about 1 pound), skinned
2 chicken drumsticks (about 1/2 pound), skinned
2 chicken thighs (about 1/2 pound), skinned
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
Cooking spray
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
4 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise
1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 medium carrots, cut into thirds 3/4 cup water
1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

1
Combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl. Rub chicken with the spice mixture.
2
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 6 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm.
3
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in pan. Add onions and garlic; saute 2 minutes or just until lightly browned. Add 1 1/3 cups broth, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned bits. Return chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes. Stir in raisins and carrots; cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until carrots are tender.
4
Meanwhile, bring remaining broth and 3/4 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add parsley; fluff with a fork. Serve chicken mixture over couscous. Drizzle honey evenly over chicken mixture, and sprinkle with almonds.

575

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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

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Couscous 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.

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Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Couscous

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