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Tagine is an incredibly aromatic Moroccan dish named after the dish it is traditionally cooked and served in. The flavours are typically a blend of turmeric, saffron, cumin, cayenne pepper and cinnamon. These North African stews are very easy to make requiring just one pot, and are surprisingly healthy. Loaded with protein and fibre this dish is sure to keep you feeling full!
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 1 hour

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
4 bone-in, skin on chicken drumsticks
2 Spanish onion(s), peeled, halved and thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
1 lemon, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 tbsp paprika
2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp coriander seed, ground
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
3 carrot(s), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup tomato(es), crushed
salt
pepper
4 cups couscous, prepared

Food Safety

Before you start, wash all surfaces and your hands with soap and warm water, and remember to wash your hands, utensils and cutting boards after they touch raw meat or eggs. Avoid cross-contamination by using a different cutting board for your meat and other ingredients. Make sure you’re cooking to safe temperatures and chilling any leftovers within two hours. For more food safety tips, visit our Food Safety at Home Section.

Steps

  1. Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Sear chicken in batches until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.

  2. Add the onions to the pot and stir until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the lemon and garlic and stir for 2 minutes.

  3. Add the dried spices and season with salt and pepper. Stir for 1 minute. Add the carrots and stir until coated with spices. Add the chicken thighs, drumsticks, crushed tomatoes and enough water to just cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 1 hour over a low simmer.

  4. During the last 20 minutes prepare some couscous. Divide the tagine and the couscous between warmed bowls.

Nutrition Info

Per 470 g serving Amount
Calories420
Protein20 g
Fat11 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Carbohydrate62 g
Fibre8 g
Sugar8 g
Cholesterol50 mg
Sodium170 mg
Per 470 g serving % Daily Value
Potassium24
Calcium10
Iron20
Vitamin A50
Vitamin C45
Vitamin B643
Vitamin B1210
Folate29
Zinc24