Thai-Style Chicken Tagine
A fusion of Thai and Moroccan flavors, this chicken tagine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of chicken, Japanese rice, and aerated sauce creates a unique and tasty experience.
Ingredients
- ●1 lb chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●2 cups Japanese riceuncooked
- ●2 tbsp aerated saucesuch as tonkatsu sauce
- ●1 tsp tagine spice blendor a mix of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon
- ●1 tsp fish sauceoptional
- ●1 tsp brown sugaroptional
- ●1/4 tsp crushed red pepperoptional
- ●1/4 cup fresh cilantrochopped
- ●2 tbsp coconut oilfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chicken breast and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Add the tagine spice blend, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the Japanese rice and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the aerated sauce and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes.
- 7
Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- 8
Return the chicken to the saucepan and stir to combine with the rice mixture.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
- 11
If using crushed red pepper, add it to the saucepan and stir to combine during the last minute of cooking.