Chicken and Vegetable Tagine with Couscous
A fragrant Moroccan stew with tender chicken, a medley of vegetables, and aromatic spices, served alongside fluffy couscous for a complete and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- •1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
- •1 large onion, chopped
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon ground coriander
- •1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- •1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- •1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- •1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •1/2 cup dried apricots, halved
- •1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- •1 zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
- •1/2 cup green olives, pitted
- •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •1.5 cups couscous
- •1.5 cups hot water or vegetable broth for couscous
Dietary Info
Instructions
- 1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- 2
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly until fragrant.
- 3
Return chicken to the pot. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried apricots. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
- 4
Add sliced carrots and zucchini to the tagine. Cover and continue to cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender. Stir in the green olives and chopped cilantro.
- 5
While the tagine is simmering, prepare the couscous according to package directions. Typically, you'll combine 1.5 cups of couscous with 1.5 cups of hot water or broth in a bowl, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
- 6
Taste the tagine and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the chicken and vegetable tagine hot over the fluffy couscous, garnished with extra fresh cilantro if desired.
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