Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Caramelized Pears

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs, skin on
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 cup chicken broth
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the raisins, honey, and chicken broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Add the pears to the skillet and stir to combine. Simmer, uncovered, for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pears are tender and the sauce is thickened.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the butter. Serve the tagine with cooked couscous or rice.

Interesting Facts

• Tagine is a traditional Moroccan stew cooked in a shallow, earthenware pot with a conical lid.
• The caramelized pears add a touch of sweetness to the savory dish.
• The dish is often served with couscous or rice.