Ginger Chicken With Chickpeas (Moroccan Tagine) Recipe

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Ginger Chicken With Chickpeas (Moroccan Tagine)
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  1. Cover dried chick-peas with water & soak overnight. You can do this in advance & then freeze the chick-peas. When ready to use take out of the freezer & thaw.
  2. Blend salt, ginger, pepper, garlic, oil, & lemon juice in a bowl. Take a skewer (preferably) or sharp knife & poke several holes into the chicken. Then dip the chicken into the mixture so that all sides are covered. Place chicken into a glass & cover with the remaining mixture. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Drain the soaked chick-peas or thaw the ones already prepared. Place chick-peas, 1/2 tsp salt, & fresh water into a sauce pan or pressure cooker & cover with lid. If using a pan, cook chick-peas for 45 minutes. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 15 minutes (after it starts to hiss).
  4. Drain chick-peas & submerge in a bowl of cold water. Gently rub the chick-peas to remove their skins. Immediately remove skinned peas from the water & place into another bowl.
  5. Place 3 cups of water, chicken & any juices in the bowl into the large pot or pressure cooker. Add salt, turmeric, ginger, parsley, 2 cloves garlic, cinnamon stick, & butter. If using a pot bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, & simmer for 1 hour, turning the chicken frequently in the sauce. If using a pressure cooker, cover & cook for 8 minutes (after it starts to hiss).
  6. Remove chicken, place back in the glass bowl & cover to stay warm. Add onions & cooked chick-peas to the pot. Bring to a rolling boil & cook until the onions are very tender & the sauce has reduced to about 2 cups. Mix cornstarch & a little water to make a thin paste, add to sauce to thicken. After the sauce has thicken some return chicken back into the pot to reheat.
  7. To serve, place chicken into a deep dish & cover with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 819.13 Kcal (3430 kJ)
Calories from fat 373.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 41.55g 64%
Cholesterol 272.1mg 91%
Sodium 3093.84mg 129%
Potassium 1227mg 26%
Total Carbs 67.05g 22%
Sugars 13.9g 56%
Dietary Fiber 12.25g 49%
Protein 45.21g 90%
Vitamin C 9.8mg 16%
Iron 15.9mg 88%
Calcium 318.1mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 245.44 Kcal (1028 kJ)
Calories from fat 112.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.45g 64%
Cholesterol 81.53mg 91%
Sodium 927.04mg 129%
Potassium 367.66mg 26%
Total Carbs 20.09g 22%
Sugars 4.16g 56%
Dietary Fiber 3.67g 49%
Protein 13.55g 90%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 16%
Iron 4.8mg 88%
Calcium 95.3mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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