Dinner for 8
Chicken Tagine with leeks and shallots
$8.03for 440 minServes 8
Chicken thighs pressure-cook with tomatoes, chickpeas, apricots, warm spices, and ginger for a tender, savory tagine.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 3 lb | $6.87Typical price |
 | Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $2.05Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.13Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 14 oz | $1.26Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Red onions$1.49/lb typical | a little | $0.06Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $16.06 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Red onions for Onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AfricanDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetDinnersInstant Pot
$2.01 per serving$8.03 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 large shallots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup halved dried apricots
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped pistachios
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas
- juice from 1/2 lemon (optional)
- cooked couscous (optional)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)
Steps
- Set a 6-quart pressure cooker to sauté, heat the oil, and cook sliced shallots for 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, then stir for 1 minute.
- Add the stock, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, apricots, brown sugar, chickpeas, salt, and chicken, scraping the pot bottom.
- Seal the cooker and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes, then let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Check that the chicken reaches 165 F, then stir in the pistachios and lemon juice if using.
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