Chicken and vegetable tagine brings together easy preparation and beautifully balanced flavour. The chicken simmers gently in a golden, spice-scented sauce while the vegetables, arranged in a colourful mound on top, steam through and soak up all that flavourful broth.

Its real charm lies in the variety and colour of the vegetables, and in the slow cooking that turns everything meltingly tender without letting it fall apart. A practical dish that serves chicken and vegetables together in a single pot.

Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Tagine

A Moroccan tagine of marinated chicken simmered with an assortment of vegetables (carrots, potatoes, courgette, peppers) in a saffron and ginger sauce.

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مدة التحضير 25

مدة الطهي 55

الوقت الكلي 1 20

عدد الحصص: 4 people

Ingredients Method Notes

المقادير

1 chicken, cut into pieces
2 grated onions
3 cloves of garlic
1 teaspoon turmeric and ginger
A few saffron threads, salt and pepper
Olive oil
Carrots cut lengthwise
Potatoes, cut
Courgette and coloured peppers
1 tomato
Coriander and parsley
Olives, to garnish

Method

In the tagine, toss the chicken with the grated onions, garlic, spices, saffron, salt and olive oil, then leave it to marinate for a few minutes.
Set the tagine over medium heat, add the bunch of coriander and parsley along with a glass of water, then cover.
Let the chicken cook for about 25 minutes over low heat, until it begins to turn tender and the sauce forms.
Arrange the vegetables in a mound over the chicken (the firmer ones at the bottom) and season them with a little salt and spices.
Cover and let the vegetables steam for about 25 to 30 minutes, adding a splash of water if needed.
Garnish with olives and tomato, and let the sauce thicken. Serve hot with bread.

ملاحظات

Layer the vegetables according to how long they take to cook, so they all finish at once without the softer ones falling apart.
Don't add too much water, so the sauce stays glossy and reduced rather than soupy.
You can add some soaked chickpeas to make the dish more filling.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make it with meat instead of chicken?

Yes, swap the chicken for veal or lamb, extending the cooking time until the meat is tender.

How do I keep the vegetables from falling apart?

Arrange them on top of the chicken so they steam, avoid stirring them directly, and keep an eye on the cooking time.

What is the tagine served with?

Traditionally with Moroccan bread for dipping into the sauce, and sometimes alongside a salad.

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Moroccan Chicken and Vegetable Tagine