Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Couscous and Vegetables
A delicious and healthy Moroccan dish that you definitely need to try. The chicken is slowly cooked in a mix of spices, along with carrots, zucchini, and eggplant. This dish is served with couscous, perfect for soaking up the flavors of the tagine. Don't stress, it's easier to make than you think!
Prep time
60 min
Difficulty
Gemiddeld
Servings
4
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
2 carrots
1 zucchini
1 eggplant
2 onions
3 cloves of garlic
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
500 g couscous
4 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Nutrition facts
fat15g
kcal550
protein40g
carbs65g
Instructions
1Cut the chicken breasts, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, onions, and garlic into pieces.
2Heat the olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven and add the chicken. Brown on all sides.
3Add the onions, garlic, carrots, zucchini, eggplant, and spices, and sauté for a few minutes.
4Add water until the ingredients are just covered, bring to a boil, and let simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
5Meanwhile, prepare the couscous according to the instructions on the package.