Best Chicken Tagine With Couscous Recipe How To Make Chicken Tagine With Couscous Delish Com

Ingredients

1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken thighs, quartered

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1 carrot, peeled and diced

1 celery stalk, diced

1 small red onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. cumin

1/2 tsp. coriander

1 28-oz. can whole, peeled tomatoes, with juices

2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 c. dried figs, stemmed and quartered

3/4 c. freshly chopped mint, divided

1 5.8-oz. box couscous

1/2 c. freshly chopped cilantro

1/2 c. slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation

Step 1In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add chicken thighs and let cook until golden, turning every 2 minutes, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a bowl along with any pan juices.Step 2Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add carrot, celery, and red onion and let cook until beginning to soften, 4 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Season with salt and pepper.Step 3Add tomatoes and crush with a wooden spoon. Add chicken broth, chicken thighs and pan juices, figs, and ¼ cup mint. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender, 20 minutes.Step 4Meanwhile, bring 2 cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil in a small saucepan. Add couscous, stir once, and cover tightly. Let sit 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.Step 5Serve tagine over couscous garnished with cilantro, almonds, and remaining mint.