Easy Chicken Tagine Recipes

CHICKEN TAGINE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 190ºC (375ºF).
• Place all of the ingredients for the spice rub in a small bowl and mix to combine.
• Place chicken thighs in a large bowl and coat with the spice rub.
• Heat a very large cast iron skillet and drizzle in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. 5. Place seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until the skin is brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Then flip the thighs over and brown the other side for 4 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan.
• In a large bowl, add baby potatoes, cherry tomatoes, shallots, and apricots. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix until evenly coated.
• Place the vegetables into the bottom of the tagine and arrange the chicken, skin-side up, around the top, wedging a slice of lemon between each piece of chicken.
• Place the lid on the tagine and place in the oven for 1 hour and 40 minutes, or until chicken is 165ºF (75ºC) and falls off the bone.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted almond slivers.
• ENJOY!

EASY CHICKEN TAGINE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry quickly until lightly coloured. Add the onion and ginger, then fry for a further 2 mins.
• Add 150ml water, the saffron, honey and carrots, season, then stir well. Bring to the boil, cover tightly, then simmer for 30 mins until the chicken is tender. Uncover and increase the heat for about 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

EASY CHICKEN TAGINE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry quickly until lightly coloured.
• Add the onion, garlic and ginger, then fry for a further 2 minutes
• Add the stock, saffron, honey and carrots, season, then stir well.
• Bring to the boil, cover tightly, then simmer for 30 mins until the chicken is tender.
• Uncover and increase the heat for about 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little.
• Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.

QUICK TAGINE-STYLE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a slow stream, and add smashed garlic. Season the chicken with seasoning blend. Scatter chicken around the pan in an even layer. Cook chicken pieces 2 minutes on each side to brown, then add the onions, prunes, raisins and stock. Mix spices in a small dish and scatter over the pot. Cover and reduce to moderate heat. Cook 7 or 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
• To prepare the couscous, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous, extra-virgin olive oil and scallions and remove the couscous from the stove immediately. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
• Uncover chicken and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve chicken on a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with chutney.

EASY CHICKEN & CHICKPEA TAGINE

Steps:

• Mix the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl and chill, covered, for 20-30 mins.
• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or tagine dish and fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.
• Fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the spices. Return the chicken to the dish, together with the stock, tomatoes and raisins. Season, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 mins.
• Add the chickpeas to the dish, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Serve with couscous and a handful of mint leaves on top.

QUICK & EASY CHICKEN TAGINE

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, add the olive oil and smashed garlic.
• Sauté onions for 1-2 minutes and add the chicken.
• Sprinkle on the spice mixture (cumin--cayenne). Cook for 2 minutes on each side.
• Add the prunes, raisins, and chicken stock. Stir to combine, reduce to moderate heat, and cook covered for 8 minutes.
• Let simmer until near meal time. Remove cover and cook 2-3 minutes to help remove some of the moisture. Add more salt, pepper, or cayenne to taste. Top with cilantro.