Chicken tagine: the authentic flavor of the Arab Maghreb

A popular traditional dish in the Maghreb, especially in Algeria and Morocco, Tajine combines rich flavors and unique spices that reflect the region’s ancient culinary culture. In this article, we will learn about different types of chicken tagine, including Algerian cheese tagine with chicken, chicken tagine with olives, Moroccan chicken tagine, chicken tagine with fahs and chicken tagine with fahita.

Algerian Cheese Chicken Casserole

Algerian cheese chicken casserole is a luxury dish that combines the rich tenderness of chicken with the taste of melted cheese. Cook the chicken with onions, spices, cream or milk, then add mozzarella or local cheese such as “Algerian white cheese”, to give it a distinctive taste.

Main components:

Chicken breast, cut

Onion, chopped

Black pepper and turmeric

grated cheese

Cooking cream or milk

Method of preparation:
Fry the onion in a little oil, add the chicken and spices and cook until tender, then pour the mixture into a clay casserole, cover with cheese and enter the oven until the face is browned. This dish is perfect for serving with municipal bread or couscous.

Olive Chicken Casserole

Olive chicken tagine is one of the most popular dishes in both Algerian and Moroccan cuisine. This tagine has a distinctive olive flavor that gives the chicken a delicious salty taste.

Core Components:

Sliced chicken

pitted green or black olives

onion

garlic

Coriander and parsley

Lemon juice

Saffron or turmeric

Method of preparation:
Cook the onion and garlic with the spices in the tagine, then add the chicken and olives and simmer until the taste penetrates the meat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with bread.

Moroccan chicken tagine

Moroccan chicken tagine is a traditional dish filled with aromatic flavors such as ginger, cinnamon, and saffron. It is cooked with vegetables such as potatoes, carrots or squash, and often added lemon and olives.

Most popular ingredients:

Whole chicken or pieces

onion

garlic

Lemon Masir

olives

Moroccan seasoning (head of the tavern, ginger, cinnamon)

Method of preparation:
Season the chicken with spices and leave to marinate a little. Then fry in olive oil, add the onion and water, and cook in a pottery casserole for a long time until the ingredients are tender and the flavors are mixed.

Tajin chicken fahs

Fehs chicken tagine is a modern version of tagine, characterized by a new and innovative flavor, and it is believed that the word “Fehs” refers to the diversification of ingredients between Maghreb and Western flavors. Sometimes, this dish is prepared by adding Mexican spices or Italian herbs, while maintaining the traditional cooking style of clay tagine.

Potential components:

Spiced chicken with paprika and chili

Color pepper

Onion and garlic

Thyme or rosemary

grated cheese

Method of preparation:
After sautéing the chicken, combine with the marinated vegetables and cook in the tagine until the broth thickens. Cheese can be added on top at the end.

Fehita Chicken Casserole

The fajita chicken tagine is a combination of Moroccan tagine and Mexican fajita flavor. This dish is characterized by the use of spices such as cumin, paprika, and chili peppers with pieces of colored pepper, to give a strong and grainy flavor.

Core Components:

Chicken breast slices

Red and green bell pepper

Sliced onion

cumin, paprika, black pepper

Lemon juice or vinegar

Method of preparation:
Fry the chicken in a hot casserole until browned, then add the seasoned vegetables and cook until tender. Serve tagine with tortillas or Moroccan bread, giving a modern twist to the traditional dish.

Why do I prefer cooking in Tajine?

Tajine is not only a means of cooking food, it is a cooking style that gives the ingredients a special flavor. The cone-shaped lid helps circulate steam, making food soft and juicy. Slow cooking in tagine enhances flavor absorption and gives you an authentic and unforgettable food experience.

Conclusion

Whether you’re a fan of traditional cooking or looking for a modern twist on your dishes, Algerian Cheese Chicken Casserole, Olive Chicken Casserole, Moroccan Chicken Tagine, Chicken Cateine Cateine Caterer, and Chicken Casserole Fehita offer you a great variety of flavors.