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Chicken and Chickpea Tagine

5 from 1 vote
Is a classic Moroccan dish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 416
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped almonds
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or tagine
  • Cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large Dutch oven or tagine, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Add the onions and garlic to the Dutch oven and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the carrots and potatoes to the Dutch oven and cook for another 5 minutes.
  5. Add the chickpeas, dried apricots, dates, almonds, and spices to the Dutch oven and stir to combine.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  7. Add the chicken back into the Dutch oven, cover, and transfer to the oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired, and serve.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Use a tagine or a Dutch oven with a lid to ensure even cooking.
You can marinate the chicken in the spice mix for a few hours or overnight to enhance the flavors.
Prepping the ingredients ahead of time can make the cooking process smoother.