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North African Chicken Tagine (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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North African Chicken Tagine (Emeril Lagasse)
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Ingredients
19
Count
Nutrition
1332
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine the saffron threads and water in a small bowl and allow to steep. In another small bowl, combine the kosher salt, black pepper, cumin and cardamom. Mix well, and season the chicken pieces on both sides with the spice blend.
  2. Set a tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add half of the chicken pieces, skin side down, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside while you cook the remaining chicken pieces. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add the cinnamon sticks and bay leaves to the tagine and cook, stirring, for 20 seconds. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly caramelized, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic to the pan and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the stock, saffron, raisins, preserved lemons and olives to the pan and bring to a boil. Return the chicken to the pan, skin side down. Return the sauce to a boil, cover the tagine, and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn the chicken pieces to the other side and add the almonds. Continue to cook, covered, until the meat is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes longer. Garnish the chicken with the mint and serve over warm couscous in shallow bowls.
  4. Couscous:
  5. 2 cups chicken broth
  6. Salt
  7. 1 cup couscous
  8. Bring the chicken broth (and salt if using) to a boil. Add couscous, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1331.59 Kcal (5575 kJ)
Calories from fat 707.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 78.65g 121%
Cholesterol 1073.86mg 358%
Sodium 929.31mg 39%
Potassium 1444.28mg 31%
Total Carbs 48.41g 16%
Sugars 17.62g 70%
Dietary Fiber 12g 48%
Protein 107.43g 215%
Vitamin C 65.3mg 109%
Vitamin A 14.3mg 478%
Iron 115.1mg 640%
Calcium 344.4mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 201.73 Kcal (845 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.91g 121%
Cholesterol 162.68mg 358%
Sodium 140.78mg 39%
Potassium 218.8mg 31%
Total Carbs 7.33g 16%
Sugars 2.67g 70%
Dietary Fiber 1.82g 48%
Protein 16.28g 215%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 109%
Vitamin A 2.2mg 478%
Iron 17.4mg 640%
Calcium 52.2mg 34%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 32.4
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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