What to Serve with Chicken Tagine (7 Yummy Side Dishes)
Moroccan cuisine is known for its use of spices and flavorful ingredients. One dish that exemplifies this is chicken tagine, a traditional stew made with chicken, vegetables, and a variety of spices, which can be served as an entrée or a side dish. The chicken is cooked slowly in a clay pot until it is incredibly tender, and the resulting dish is full of flavor.
However, what to serve with chicken tagine can be a bit of a challenge. If you are looking for some ideas about what to serve with your chicken tagine, we have some great suggestions for you! We will also provide examples of what we have personally tried and enjoyed, so keep reading!
List of Side Dishes for Chicken Tagine
- Moroccan Eggplant Salad
- Potato, Carrot, and Rice Salad
- Loubia – Moroccan White Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Moroccan Beet Salad
- Pita Bread
- Moroccan Green Beans
Moroccan Eggplant Salad
To complete the chicken tagine meal, many Moroccans will serve a side salad of eggplant and tomatoes. This salad is simple to make and can be served either warm or cold.
First, the eggplant is grilled or roasted until tender. Then, it is combined with diced tomatoes, olives, herbs, and a dressing of lemon juice and olive oil. The result is a flavor-packed salad that is the perfect complement to any Moroccan dish.