Ina Garten Chicken Tagine

Ina Garten Chicken Tagine Recipe, a fragrant and flavorful Moroccan stew, serves 6-8 and takes approximately 2 hours to prepare and cook. This hearty and aromatic dish is perfect for a cozy dinner party or a special occasion.

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• Ina Garten Chicken Tenders
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Ina Garten Chicken Tagine Recipe:

• Exotic Flavors: The combination of warm spices, sweet dried apricots, and tangy preserved lemons creates a complex and delicious flavor profile.
• Impressive Presentation: This dish is beautifully presented in a tagine pot, making it a showstopper at any gathering.
• Make-Ahead Friendly: The flavors of this tagine deepen over time, making it a great dish to prepare ahead of time.
• Versatile: This tagine can be served with a variety of sides, such as couscous, rice, or crusty bread.

❓ What Is Ina Garten Chicken Tagine Recipe?

Ina Garten Chicken Tagine is a Moroccan stew traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, a conical-lidded pot that allows the food to steam and retain its moisture. It typically includes chicken, vegetables, spices, and dried fruits.

🍗 Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup dried apricots
• 1/4 cup preserved lemon, rind only, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

🥘 Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or tagine pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
3. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon stick. Cook for 1 minute more.
5. Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, dried apricots, and preserved lemon.
6. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until chicken is cooked through.
7. Stir in cilantro and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with your favorite sides.

📍 Recipe Tips

• Use a tagine pot: A tagine pot is ideal for this recipe, but a Dutch oven will also work.
• Use high-quality spices: Freshly ground spices will add more flavor to the dish.
• Don’t overcook the chicken: The chicken should be cooked through but still moist and tender.
• Adjust the spices: Adjust the amount of spices to your liking.

🍚 What To Serve With Chicken Tagine?

Serve Chicken Tagine over a bed of fluffy couscous or with a side of rice such as basmati rice or brown rice pair it with crusty bread for dipping into the sauce.

🎚 How To Store Leftover Chicken Tagine?

• Refrigerator: Store leftover chicken tagine in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze your leftover chicken tagine in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftover Chicken Tagine?

• Stovetop: Reheat leftover chicken tagine in a pot over medium heat for up 4-6 minutes until heated through.
• Microwave: Reheat leftover chicken tagine in the microwave on medium power for up 5 minutes until heated through.

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• Ina Garten Lemon Chicken Breasts Recipe

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

• Calories: 452 kcal (23%)
• Carbohydrates: 5g (2%)
• Protein: 1g (2%)
• Fat: 33g (51%)
• Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 172mg (57%)
• Sodium: 149mg (6%)
• Potassium: 69mg (2%)
• Fiber: 2g (8%)
• Sugar: 1g (1%)
• Vitamin A: 216 IU (4%)
• Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)
• Calcium: 16mg (2%)
• Iron: 1mg (6%)