Musakhan Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Musakhan Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 800g chicken pieces, bone-in
  • • 3 onions, sliced
  • • 3 tbsp sumac
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • • 500ml chicken stock
  • • 50g toasted almonds

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the chicken in olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the sliced onions and fry until golden and soft.

3
Phase 3

Stir in the sumac, allspice, and cinnamon and fry for 2 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the stock, cover, and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.

5
Phase 5

Scatter the toasted almonds over and serve with flatbread.