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Chicken Tagine with Orange and Coriander Couscous

Cultural Context

Originating from Morocco, tagine is both a cooking vessel and a dish, traditionally made with a variety of meats and vegetables. This dish reflects the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine, combining spices and citrus to create a vibrant meal. Today, chicken tagine is enjoyed worldwide, with many variations incorporating local ingredients and preferences.

MoroccanMAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red pepper, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1.5 lbs chicken thighs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup fresh dates, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1.5 cups couscous
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup flaked almonds
1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Chicken breasts are leaner, while bone-in pieces are often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric provides color and flavor at a lower cost.

couscous

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while rice is more economical.

preserved lemons

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lemon zest

Fresh lemon juice offers acidity without the cost of preservation.

1

Add olive oil to the pan and heat it up.

2

Add chopped onion and cook until softened, without browning.

3

Add sliced red pepper and cook until soft.

4

Add a broken cinnamon stick, ground coriander, cumin, and smoked paprika to the pan and toast the spices.

5

Add sliced garlic and halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until the tomatoes pop and release their juices.

6

Add skinned and deboned chicken thighs cut in half to the pan and stir to coat with spices.

7

Pour in chicken stock and add stoned and quartered fresh dates.

8

Season with salt and pepper, cover, and simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is tender.

9

Prepare couscous by adding salt, pepper, orange zest, and orange juice to it.

10

Pour chicken stock over the couscous until it is about a centimeter above the grains, cover with cling film, and let it absorb the liquid.

11

Fluff couscous with a fork after it has absorbed the liquid, adding a bit of olive oil, flaked almonds, and fresh coriander.

12

Thicken the sauce of the chicken tagine with a mixture of equal parts butter and flour, stirring in and allowing to bubble for a minute or two before serving.

Cooking Techniques

browningsimmeringsteaming

Equipment Needed

taginelarge skilletpotfork

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Chicken TagineMoroccan Chicken Tagine

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