Chicken Tagine and Couscous

Chicken Tagine and Couscous is a popular Moroccan dish that consists of tender, slow-cooked chicken in a fragrant and flavorful sauce, served with fluffy couscous. Here’s a recipe to make it at home:

Ingredients of Chicken Tagine and Couscous

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup of chicken broth
• 1/4 cup of raisins
• 1/4 cup of sliced almonds
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups of couscous
• 2 cups of boiling water

How to Make Chicken Tagine and Couscous

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large Dutch oven or tagine, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown them on both sides for about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add the onion and garlic, and sauté until they are soft and fragrant.
4. Add the ginger, cinnamon, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper, and stir well to combine.
5. Add the canned tomatoes, chicken broth, and raisins. Stir well to combine.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and coat it with the sauce.
7. Cover the pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
8. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the couscous according to the package instructions. Typically, you would add the couscous to a large bowl, pour the boiling water over it, cover, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the water is absorbed.
9. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
10. Fluff the couscous with a fork and sprinkle the sliced almonds and chopped parsley over it.
11. Serve the chicken tagine with the couscous on the side. Enjoy!