Tagine Bil Dajaj (fragrant Chicken And Date Tagine)

Tagine Bil Dajaj, also known as Fragrant Chicken and Date Tagine, is a traditional Emirati dish that combines tender chicken with sweet dates and aromatic spices. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.

Tagine Bil Dajaj (fragrant Chicken And Date Tagine)

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup pitted dates
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large tagine or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, and saffron.
  5. Add the pitted dates and chicken broth to the pot.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  8. Serve the fragrant chicken and date tagine hot, with couscous or rice.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
30g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Tagine or Dutch oven Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the fragrant chicken and date tagine with a side of fluffy couscous and a fresh salad.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra flavor boost, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours before cooking.

Cost

$15