They’re Eating! They’re Eating!
For weeks now, we’ve had nonstop whining about dinner. Even when the kids like what we’re having for dinner, they don’t like what we’re having for dinner (if you’re a parent, that will make sense).
But tonight, I finally managed to make something that they both ate.
It’s based on a recipe from foodtv.com courtesy of Padma Lakshmi. I made some kid-friendly adjustments for the sake of my sanity. It’s yummy for parents, too.
I hope you like it.
Chicken Tagine
3 T olive oil
1 1/2 pounds skinless chicken breast, diced
1 1/2 cups sliced onions
1 medium potato, diced
1 1/2 cups thickly sliced carrots
1 cup chopped mushrooms
3 T minced garlic
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 bay leaves
1 14.5 oz. can chopped tomatoes
2 cups broccoli florets
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups couscous
1/8 tsp Harissa paste
Brown chicken in 1 T olive oil. With a slotted spoon transfer to a plate.
Add the remaining oil and the onions, potato, carrots, mushrooms, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin and bay leaves. Cook over medium heat, covered, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and broccoli, stirring, 3 minutes more. Add the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer, covered, 5 minutes, or until vegetables are just tender.
Add the chicken and couscous, and cook over moderate heat, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the Harissa paste and salt to taste, stir to combine and let stand, covered, off the heat 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.