Chicken Tagine With Dates and Honey

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 3
Amazing Chicken Tagine with Dates and Honey recipe for a Moroccan-inspired dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg boneless chicken thighs
2 brown onions , sliced thinly
5 -6 garlic cloves , minced
2 tablespoons good quality olive oil
3 -4 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup water
1/2 cup dates , carefully stoned
1/4 cup good quality honey
1/2 cup blanched almond , roasted
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon fresh coriander , roughly chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
540
Sugar
23g
Fat
23g
Chicken Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that is typically slow-cooked in a tagine, a specialized clay pot that helps to retain moisture and flavor. This recipe combines boneless chicken thighs with dates and honey, which are classic Moroccan ingredients, and a blend of spices to create a delicious and aromatic stew. The dish is typically served with couscous or bread and is a warm and comforting meal for any occasion.

Instructions

1.Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2.Add the sliced onions and minced garlic and sauté until softened and golden brown.
3.Add the boneless chicken thighs to the pot and brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4.Add the ras el hanout spice mix, chili powder, and fresh ground nutmeg to the pot and stir to coat the chicken in the spices.
5.Pour in the chicken stock and water and bring to a simmer.
6.Cover the pot and let the chicken cook on low heat for 30 minutes.
7.Add the stoned dates and honey to the pot and stir well to incorporate.
8.Cover the pot and let the chicken cook for an additional 30 minutes.
9.In a separate pan, roast the blanched almonds until golden brown and set aside.
10.Serve the chicken tagine with roasted almonds and chopped fresh coriander on top.

PROS

This Chicken Tagine is a flavorful and unique dish that combines sweet and savory flavors and is perfect for a Moroccan-inspired dinner.

The combination of stoned dates and honey make this dish naturally sweet and delicious.

CONS

This dish takes some time to make and may require some specialty spices.

It is also not a low-calorie dish, as it contains chicken thighs and is served with roasted almonds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Dates are a great source of fiber, potassium, and magnesium, all of which are beneficial to heart health and digestion.
Honey has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties and can help boost the immune system.

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