Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine
A fragrant Algerian chicken tagine with tender chicken, sweet potatoes, carrots, and dried fruits simmered with a warm blend of turmeric, cumin, paprika, and ginger.
Steps
- 1
In a large pot, combine onions, celery, cilantro, and parsley. Stir in turmeric, cumin, paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Place chicken thighs on top and drizzle with olive oil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the chicken is tender, about 40 minutes.
- 3
Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
- 4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Transfer the chicken mixture into an oven-safe tagine or casserole dish. Add sweet potatoes and carrots. Cover with lid or aluminum foil.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Add drained raisins and prunes. Continue baking, covered, until raisins and prunes are heated through, about 10 minutes.
