Chicken Tagine with Mediterranean Flair
A rich and flavorful dish inspired by the Mediterranean, featuring tender chicken cooked in a fragrant tagine sauce.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds chicken breast or thighsboneless and skinless
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tablespoon gingergrated
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon coriander
- β1/2 teaspoon paprika
- β1/2 teaspoon salt
- β1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken; cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add 1 cup of water to the tagine; bring to a simmer.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 20-25 minutes.
- 7
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.