Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3 pounds)
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
• Couscous or rice (for serving)

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2/5 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Cut the chicken into 8 pieces.
2. In a large Dutch oven or braising pan, sauté the onions until softened.
3. Add the carrots, celery, and cook for 5 minutes more.
4. Add the chicken broth, white wine (if using), chickpeas, tomatoes, cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne pepper (if using).
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Stir in the cilantro and mint.
7. Serve over couscous or rice.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (without couscous or rice): - Calories: 350 - Fat: 15 grams - Protein: 30 grams - Carbohydrates: 25 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Tender and flavorful chicken
• Rich and flavorful sauce
• Aromatic with Moroccan spices
• Well-balanced with sweet and savory flavors
• Suitable for American taste

User Comments:

• "This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was perfect."
• "I've tried many Moroccan chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and so flavorful."
• "I loved the combination of spices in this recipe. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory."
• "This dish was a hit with my family. It's a great way to introduce American diners to Moroccan cuisine."
• "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Moroccan food or is looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make dish."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute it with more chicken broth.
• If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the cayenne pepper.
• Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through before serving.