Date and Chicken Tagine
Preparation time : 50 min Ingredients : 12
A chicken recipe with dates and aromatic spices, combining sweet and savory flavors to create a delicious and nutritious meal.
Preparation time : 50 min Preparation time : 50 min 
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup Almira Sagai dates, pitted and halved
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or traditional tagine over medium heat.
- Add the chicken thighs and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until soft and golden.
- Stir in the garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and saffron threads. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pot.
- Pour in chicken broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook over low heat for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the Almira Sagai dates and continue simmering for another 10 minutes.
- The sauce should thicken slightly, and the dates will soften, adding natural sweetness.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve warm with couscous, saffron rice, or warm flatbread.
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