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Kumquat Tagine

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2010-08-04 Other

Kumquat Tagine

A tagine is a slow-cooked Moroccan stew (traditionally served over couscous)—but here it’s quicker and (dare we say it?) tastier, thanks in large part to the bright spike of kumquats.

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  • Recipe Source: Cooking Light Pakistani
  • Servings: 6 servings, about 1 1/3 cups each
  • Prep Time: 45 Minutes
  • Cook Time: Bake, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the broth is bubbling and somewhat reduced, about 1 hour.
  • Total Time: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp Extra-virgin Olive Oil
2 Onions Thinly Sliced
4 cloves Garlic Slivered
1 Tbsp Minced Fresh Ginger
2 lb Boneless, skinless chicken thighs trimmed of fat, cut into 2" pieces
1 tsp Ground Coriander
1 tsp Ground Cumin
¾ tsp Ground Cinnamon
½ tsp Salt
½ tsp Freshly Ground Pepper
⅛ tsp Ground Cloves
1× 14-oz can Vegetable Broth
12 oz Kumquats Seeded (see Tip) & Roughly Chopped
1× 15-oz can Chickpeas Rinsed
1½ Tbsp Honey
Tip: To Seed a Kumquat, cut lengthwise, then remove the few seeds with the knife tip or your finger.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Heat oil in an ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Add chicken; cook, stirring often, for 8 minutes. Stir in coriander, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper and cloves; cook until aromatic, about 20 seconds. Stir in broth, kumquats, chickpeas and honey. Bring to a simmer.

Cover the pan and transfer to the oven. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the broth is bubbling and somewhat reduced, about 1 hour.

Paulintall

Recipe By: Paulintall