Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine)
This Algerian chicken builds celery, cilantro and parsley into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 80 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 9 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and large pot. At medium difficulty across 9 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (9)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: none of the major allergens we track from the ingredients listed.
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How to make it
- Combine onions, celery, cilantro, and parsley in a large pot.
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs on top.
- Drizzle olive oil over chicken.
- Cover and simmer over low heat until chicken is tender, about 40 minutes.
- Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water; let soak for 10 minutes. Drain.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Transfer chicken mixture into an oven-safe tagine or casserole dish. Add sweet potato and carrots. Cover with lid or aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until sweet potato is soft, about 40 minutes. Add drained raisins and prunes. Continue baking, covered, until raisins and prunes are heated through, about 10 minutes.
You'll use: Oven Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan
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Tips & common questions
How long does Tajine de Poulet aux Carottes et Patates Douces (Chicken and Sweet Potato Tagine) take to make?
About 80 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 9 steps and 18 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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