Chicken tagine with prunes and almonds

Travel to the heart of the Anti-Atlas Mountains with this specialty from Tafraoute. This chicken tagine, while delicious, is also a valuable ally during perimenopause.

Its strength lies in the combination of prunes and almonds, two superfoods known to support bone density and protect your joints. The sweetness of cinnamon and saffron isn't just a matter of taste: it helps regulate sugar cravings while soothing the nervous system. Rich in quality protein and magnesium, this dish promotes lasting satiety and restful sleep. A delicious, easy-to-digest, and healthy recipe.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour

Total time 1 hour 15 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 5

Special diet: naturally gluten-free

Ingredients

1 Free-range chicken cut into pieces
2 sliced onions
150g pitted prunes
80g of whole almonds
1 tbsp of acacia honey
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of powdered ginger
1 pinch of saffron
2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 tablespoon of orange blossom water
Salt and pepper
Water

Preparation

1
In a casserole dish or tagine, fry the onions and chicken pieces in oil for 10 minutes, until lightly browned.
2
Add the spices (cinnamon, ginger, saffron), salt, pepper, then cover with water. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, toast the almonds in a dry pan. Set aside.
4
Add the prunes to your casserole dish, then the honey and orange blossom water. Continue cooking for 15 minutes over low heat.
5
Adjust the seasoning. If necessary, reduce the sauce slightly.
6
Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Note

You'll take care of your bones and joints thanks to the winning combination of prunes and almonds (calcium and bone density), enhanced by ginger (anti-inflammatory). As for saffron, it's a true "natural Prozac" that acts on serotonin.

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