Tagines are stews that meld sweet and savory flavors. Release the full flavor of saffron by crushing its threads before adding to the tagine.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Tagine of Moroccan Chicken

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
6 small bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), skin removed
2 medium onions, sliced into thin wedges
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Ginger, Ground
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Cumin, Ground
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Saffron, Spanish, crushed (optional)
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup raisins

Directions

1. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 8 minutes or until browned, turning once. Remove chicken from skillet.

2. Stir onions into skillet; cook and stir on medium heat 5 minutes or until golden brown. Add roasted cinnamon, garlic salt, ginger, cumin and saffron, if desired. Stir in tomatoes and honey. Return chicken to skillet. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in raisins; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer or until chicken is cooked through.

3. Serve with cooked couscous, if desired. Garnish with toasted slivered almonds and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.

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