Chicken, Raisins And Almonds Tagine Recipe
Ingredients
| Chicken breast | 8 | |
| Olive Oil- as needed | ||
| Onions | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), chopped | |
| Garlic | 3 Clove (5gm) | |
| Salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground pepper | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Ground ginger | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Cayenne | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| Fresh Tomatoes- 1/2 pound, peeled, seeded, and chopped | ||
| Water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Fresh Parsley-Cilantro Mixture- 1 tablespoon, chopped | ||
| Raisins- 1 cup, soaked in water and drained | ||
| Blanched almonds | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs) | |
Directions
MAKING
1) In a Dutch oven, arrange the chicken breasts with 1/4 cup oil, onions, garlic, and spices.
2) Heat the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3) Mix the tomatoes and water in the chicken mixture.
4) Allow the chicken mixture to boil.
5) Lower the heat, put the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
6) Stir in parsley-cilantro mix and raisins.
7) Put the lid on and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more until chicken is tender.
8) Using a slotted spoon take the chicken out and reduce sauce to a thick gravy.
FINALIZING
9) In a non-stock pan, heat enough oil to cover the bottom and fry almonds on both sides.
10) Remove and drain the almonds on paper towels.
SERVING
11) Dredge the almonds over the chicken and serve hot.
TIPS
The chicken may be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
1) In a Dutch oven, arrange the chicken breasts with 1/4 cup oil, onions, garlic, and spices.
2) Heat the chicken mixture and toss to coat evenly.
3) Mix the tomatoes and water in the chicken mixture.
4) Allow the chicken mixture to boil.
5) Lower the heat, put the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
6) Stir in parsley-cilantro mix and raisins.
7) Put the lid on and cook for 20 to 30 minutes more until chicken is tender.
8) Using a slotted spoon take the chicken out and reduce sauce to a thick gravy.
FINALIZING
9) In a non-stock pan, heat enough oil to cover the bottom and fry almonds on both sides.
10) Remove and drain the almonds on paper towels.
SERVING
11) Dredge the almonds over the chicken and serve hot.
TIPS
The chicken may be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen.
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