Tajine with Chicken, Carrots and Sweet Potato

Name: Tajine with Chicken, Carrots and Sweet Potato
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Algerian
Ingredients: 2 pcs Onion; 2 pcs Celery; 0.5 bunch Cilantro; 0.5 bunch Parsley; 0.5 tsp Turmeric; 0.5 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.25 tsp Ground ginger; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 4 pcs Chicken thighs; to taste Olive oil; 60 g Raisins; 240 ml Chicken broth; 1 pcs Sweet potato; 3 pcs Carrot; 60 g Prunes

An aromatic North African dish with tender chicken, sweet potato and carrots in a spiced sauce with raisins and prunes. Prepared in a traditional tajine or ovenproof casserole.

Ingredients

2 pcs Onion
2 pcs Celery
0.5 bunch Cilantro
0.5 bunch Parsley
0.5 tsp Turmeric
0.5 tsp Ground cumin
0.5 tsp Paprika
0.25 tsp Ground ginger
0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
4 pcs Chicken thighs
to taste Olive oil
60 g Raisins
240 ml Chicken broth
1 pcs Sweet potato
3 pcs Carrot
60 g Prunes

Instructions

Chop the onions and celery. Finely mince the cilantro and parsley. Place the vegetables and herbs in a large pot. Add turmeric, cumin, paprika, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper. Arrange the chicken thighs on top and drizzle with olive oil. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer over low heat.
While the chicken cooks, place the raisins in a small bowl and pour hot water over them. Let steep for 10 minutes, then drain the water.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Cut the sweet potato and carrots into chunks or slices. Transfer the chicken mixture to an ovenproof tajine or casserole. Add the chopped sweet potato and carrots. Cover with a lid or foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the sweet potato is tender, approximately 40 minutes. Then add the prepared raisins and prunes. Continue baking covered until the dried fruits are heated through.