CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TAGINE
A North African stew made with chicken and vegetables
- 1 whole Chicken on the bone, cut into 4 or 8 pieces as preferred
- 150 g Onions (sliced)
- 75 g Courgettes
- 75 g Potatoes
- 75 g Carrots
- 2 cups coriander leaves ( very finely chopped)
- 3-4 tsp Garlic ( crushed/grated)
- 5 tbsp Lemon Juice
- You can adjust the quantity of vegetables slightly according to your preference
Seasonings
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Black pepper Powder
- 2 tsp Paprika
- 3 tsp Red Chilli Powder ( adjust according to your preference)
- 3 tsp Ginger Powder
- 3 tsp Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp Cinnamon Powder
Oils
- 4 tbsp olive oil (or any other cooking oil)
Chicken:
Make slits on the chicken pieces using a knife.Marinate with 3 tbsp lemon juice and 2 tsp salt. Leave aside for at least 1/2 an hour.
Vegetables:
Slice onions. Peel and then Crush or grate garlic cloves.Peel carrots and potatoes with a peeler and cut long slices of both the root vegetables. Cut long slices of courgettes. Finally chop coriander leaves.For appearance, try to maintain the same size and shape of the vegetables.
Mix together :
1 tsp salt1 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp Black Pepper Powder1 tsp cumin powder1 cup coriander leaves1 tsp crushed garlic1 tsp ginger powder2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp paprika2 tbsp olive oilMarinate potatoes, courgettes and carrots with the prepared mixture and leave aside.Main Cooking• Spread sliced onion on the bottom part of the dish, evenly to make a bed.
Mix together:
2 tsp red chilli powder1 tsp black pepper powder2 tsp cumin powder1 cup coriander leaves1 tsp crushed garlic2 tsp ginger powder1 tsp paprika3 tbsp olive oil• Marinate chicken pieces with the prepared mixture.• Place two pieces in the middle and pile rest of the chicken pieces on top of each other in the middle of the dish to form like a mountain.• Arrange the marinated vegetables all around the chicken.• Sprinkle cinnamon powder on top and close the lid.• Place the Tagine on a very low flame. You can place a flat pan on the Cooker before placing it. Let it cook for at least an hour. This should be enough time to cook the chicken and vegetables. You can open the lid and check. You should be able to see lots of steam and juices sizzling. Try not to open may times.• Chicken Tagine is ready to serve!• It can be served with steamed rice or couscous.