Travel the world without leaving the cafeteria with this tasty Moroccan Chicken Tagine. Chicken is a lean protein source rich in essential B vitamins, which are important for energy production. Garbanzo beans are a great source of plant-based protein and fiber, helping you stay satisfied between meals. A surprising combination of cumin, ginger, cinnamon, and the California Dried Fruit Medley adds a touch of sweetness—in addition to disease-fighting antioxidants—in this otherwise savory dish. A sprinkle of cilantro adds just the right pop of color to make this nourishing and flavorful recipe dazzle!
Yield: 75 servings, ⅔ cup each
Contribution: 2 oz meat/meat alternate, 1 or 2 oz eq WGR grain, ⅛ cup legumes, ¼ cup fruit
Directions
- Thaw diced chicken in refrigerator overnight.
- Heat a tilt skillet or large sauté pan to medium heat. Add oil. When oil is shimmering, add onion. Cook for about 5 minutes or until onion becomes translucent.
- Add chopped garlic, cinnamon, ginger, cumin, salt, black pepper, and chicken. Toss to coat chicken in spices. Cook approximately 1 minute or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn spices.
- Add broth, chickpeas, and California Dried Fruit Medley to skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Simmer approximately 15-20 minutes. Transfer to 2” steam table pans and sprinkle with cilantro.
CCP: Heat to a minimum temperature of 135°F.
CCP: Hold and serve at 135°F or above.
CCP: No bare hand contact with ready to eat food. - Using a #6 disher (~5.6 oz), serve ⅔ cup chicken mixture over ½ cup brown rice (K-5) or 1 cup brown rice (6-12).
Ingredients
10 lbs chicken, fully cooked, diced
¾ cup canola oil
3 lbs diced red onion, ½”
½ cup chopped garlic
¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon cinnamon, ground
¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon ginger, ground
2 Tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
2 Tablespoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 quarts chicken broth
1 #10 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 quarts + 2 cups California Dried Fruit Medley (diced dates, figs, prunes, and raisins)
2 cups chopped cilantro
2 ½ gallon rice, brown, prepared
Nutrients per serving:
| Calories | 319 | kcal | Sat Fat | <1 | g |
| Protein | 18 | g | Chol | 46 | mg |
| Carb | 47 | g | Sodium | 304 | mg |
| Total Fat | 6 | g | Dietary Fiber | 4 | g |
California Dried Fruit Coalition 