Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Tagine

Name: Chicken and Vegetable Couscous Tagine
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup dried apricots, halved; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups couscous; 2 cups hot water or vegetable broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

EasyMiddle EasternPrep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesServes 4

A fragrant and hearty dish with tender chicken and mixed vegetables simmered in aromatic spices, served with fluffy couscous.

Ingredients

•1 tbsp olive oil
•1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
•1 large onion, chopped
•2 cloves garlic, minced
•1 tsp ground cumin
•1 tsp ground coriander
•1/2 tsp turmeric
•1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
•1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
•1 cup chicken broth
•1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
•1 large carrot, peeled and sliced
•1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
•1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
•Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
•2 cups couscous
•2 cups hot water or vegetable broth
•1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Dietary Info

Dairy-free

Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
2
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Return chicken to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes with their juice, chicken broth, chickpeas, sliced carrot, and zucchini. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
4
Stir in the halved dried apricots and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
5
While the tagine is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Typically, you'll place couscous in a heatproof bowl, pour 2 cups of hot water or broth over it, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
6
Serve the chicken and vegetable tagine hot over the fluffy couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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