Saveur’s Chicken and Onion Tagine

As we settle into life in Nashville, Grant and I are quickly finding our dinner time groove.  One step closer to walking down the aisle, (and we finally have similar work schedules!!) which means we get to cook and eat dinner together nightly. I have decided that I like cooking for two! No more eating leftovers for a week. On the flip side, I am quickly learning that grocery shopping has to be much more thought out, as more meals have to be planned. (One of us has run to the grocery store just about every night this week).

Searching for new inspiration in my beloved Saveur magazine, I wanted to share this Chicken and Onion Tagine recipe we just tried. It has bright Mediterranean flavors, and despite the call for a “tagine” it can easily be prepared in a large skillet. I fixed it with Jasmine brown rice. Thankfully Grant has embraced my love for whole grains. His current favorite is quinoa, which he has been doctoring up to create all sorts of new pilafs. We may have to share some of his recipes with Whole Foods. Their that good. Anyways, slight modifications to Saveur recipe are as follows. I’ve also included nutrition facts for the modified dish (6 servings 4oz chicken):

Chicken and Onion Tagine
1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tsp. cumin seeds, crushed
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. ground turmeric
5 tbsp. olive oil
4 skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp. crushed saffron threads
4 medium yellow onions, cut into 12 wedges each Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 lemon, thinly sliced crosswise, seeds removed
1/2 cup Kalamata olives
1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

Calories: 496  Pro: 19 g  Carbs: 39 g Fat: 31 g (only 5g sat) Sodium 1200 mg

Serve over Jasmine brown rice for fiber boost.You can eliminate olives to reduce fat and sodium, just don’t skimp on all those antioxidant rich spices!!

Plans for this weekend?? We’re headed to Fall Creek Falls for some scenic hiking. My first time exploring the area, I’m looking forward to the drive just as much as the hike. Any suggestions on good food in Chattanooga?

Have a great weekend. To all our friends and family back in the Northwest, we love and miss ya’ll!!!