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Golden Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Green Beans, Peas, and Rich Spiced Tomato Gravy

A fragrant and flavorful Moroccan chicken tagine with green beans and peas in a rich, spiced tomato gravy.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs with skin
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tomatoes, grated or finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed

Instructions

  1. 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or tagine over medium heat. Brown chicken thighs on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  2. 2. In the same pot, sauté onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  3. 3. Stir in grated tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin, paprika, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. 4. Return chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. 5. Add green beans, cover, and cook for another 15-20 minutes until beans are tender and chicken is cooked through.
  • Author: Chef Stella