Chicken Tagine with Pomegranate Tabbouleh

A warming spicy chicken stew served with a vibrant bulgur wheat salad featuring pomegranate, nuts, and dried apricots.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1052.1 kcals 3156.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 87.6 grams 262.8 grams
Fat 50.7 grams 152.1 grams
Protein 61.4 grams 184.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Fruits
100
g
Dried Apricots
roughly chopped
1
piece
Pomegranate
seeds only
2
piece
Lemons
juice only
GrainsCereals
150
g
Bulgur Wheat
soaked in cold water overnight
Liquids
Meat
6
piece
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
0.5
tsp
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
1
tsp
Coriander
ground
0.5
stick
2
tbsp
Mint
roughly chopped leaves
2
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped fresh leaves
1
to taste
1
to taste
3
tbsp
Mint
roughly chopped
3
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped
50
g
Pistachio Nuts
roughly chopped
100
g
Almonds
whole skinned
OilsFats
1
dash
Olive Oil
for frying
Other
2
tbsp
Honey
clear
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
5
cm
Ginger
fresh root, grated
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
roughly chopped
0.5
piece
Red Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan and fry chicken thighs in oil until golden-brown on both sides.
  • Remove chicken and fry the onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes.
  • Add spices and return the chicken to the pan, stirring to coat.
  • Add 500ml stock, chilli, tomatoes, and honey then bring to the boil.
  • Simmer covered for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
  • Stir in mint, coriander, butter, and seasoning.
  • Drain the soaked bulgur wheat and place in a large bowl.
  • Mix in the remaining tabbouleh ingredients and season to taste.
  • Serve the tabbouleh on plates topped with a chicken thigh and sauce.