Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine)

Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine)

Area: Algerian

Category: Chicken

Ingredients

IngredientsMeasure
Onion2 sliced
Celery2 sliced
Cilantro1/2 bag
Parsley1/2 bag
Turmeric1/2 tsp
Ground Cumin1/2 tsp
Paprika1/2 teaspoon
Ground Ginger1/4 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1/4 tsp
SaltTo taste
Black PepperTo taste
Chicken Thighs4
Olive OilDrizzle
Raisins1/4 cup
Chicken Stock1 cup
Sweet Potatoes1 large
Carrots3 sliced thinly
Prunes1/4 cup

Instruction

  • Combine onions, celery, cilantro, and parsley in a large pot
  • Stir in turmeric, cumin, paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper
  • Place chicken thighs on top
  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken
  • Cover and simmer over low heat until chicken is tender, about 40 minutes
  • Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water; let soak for 10 minutes
  • Drain
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C)
  • Transfer chicken mixture into an oven-safe tagine or casserole dish
  • Add sweet potato and carrots
  • Cover with lid or aluminum foil
  • Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potato is soft, about 40 minutes
  • Add drained raisins and prunes
  • Continue baking, covered, until raisins and prunes are heated through, about 10 minutes