Delicate Saudi Arabian Chicken Tagine
A traditional Middle Eastern stew from Saudi Arabia, cooked in a clay pot with chicken, sauerkraut, and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- β1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into 1-inch pieces
- β1 cup sauerkrautdrained and rinsed
- β2 teaspoons tagine spice blendavailable at Middle Eastern markets
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1-inch piece gingergrated
- βto taste salt
- βto taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the bottom of a clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add sauerkraut, spice blend, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 6
Cover the tagine and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.