Chicken Tagine With Potatoes and Peas (Morocco — North Africa)

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 0
Tasty Chicken Tagine with Potatoes and Peas Recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

6 chicken breasts
2 medium onions , thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 saffron threads
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt , to taste
1 cup flat leaf parsley , finely chopped
1 cup cilantro , finely chopped
4 cups potatoes , diced bite-size
2 cups green peas

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
467
Sugar
4g
Fat
25g
Tagine is a traditional dish of Morocco, which is a slow-cooked stew typically made of meat, vegetables, and spices. This Chicken Tagine with Potatoes and Peas recipe is a popular dish that is enjoyed all over the country and is well known for its rich and flavorful taste. The dish gets its distinctive taste from the spices and herbs used to season the chicken, potato, onions, and peas. This dish is made in a Tagine pot, which is a shallow clay cooking vessel that is used to cook stews, bread, and rice dishes.

Instructions

1.Mix together garlic, olive oil, saffron, cumin, ground ginger, black pepper, paprika and salt in a large bowl.
2.Add chicken breast pieces to the mixture and stir to coat well.
3.Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and transfer the chicken mixture to the hot skillet.
4.Brown the chicken on each side and transfer it to a large tagine pot.
5.Add onions, parsley, cilantro, potatoes, green peas and 2 cups of water to the tagine pot.
6.Bring the mixture to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer until the chicken and potatoes are cooked through, which takes about 45-50 minutes.

PROS

This dish is packed with healthy ingredients like lean protein, vegetables, and spices.

The chicken absorbs the flavor of the spices deeply making it a delicious and fragrant meal.

This is the ultimate one-pot meal that everyone in the family loves.

CONS

This dish may take a little time to prepare, but the result is worth it.

Some people might not like the taste of cilantro, which is a prominent ingredient of this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of lean protein that is essential for building muscle, repairing damaged tissue, and maintaining healthy hair and skin.
Potatoes are rich in Vitamin C, fiber and are a good source of energy.
The green peas in this recipe are packed with protein and fiber, which helps to regulate digestion and blood sugar levels.
Saffron is a potent spice that has anti-inflammatory properties, and is rich in antioxidants.

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