Yes. Yes.
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That’s what it says. ….and prunes…
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Nope! Don’t think so. PRUNES! YUCK!!
But …..maybe…..
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…and maybe I was wrong.
Oh, not about the prunes, I just could not bring myself to actually EAT one, but the blended flavors of the sweet potatoes, spices and, ok, fine, PRUNES was wonderful. Dorie said the suace was so good… Well, that was an understatement. Just give me a spoon!!!
The only change I made was to use boneless thighs instead of chicken pieces. Pieces would have been too messy for the luncheon I was taking it to. I made it the night before and warmed it slowly in a slow cooker {and wondered if I could have cooked it in the slow cooker…..}
I served some couscous on the side for whoever wanted it. Perfect meal!!
Please visit the 
website and see what the other Doristas did with their Tagine!!! And if you want the recipe it is on page 212 of Dorie’s Around My French Table
NB: If you taste the prune, which falls apart, with chicken or potato – it’s not TOO bad!!! LOL Lunch buddies were split about 50/50 on whether they liked it. Fortunately for me I have leftovers.
October 26, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Yep, agreed. The sauce was delicious, and I know that’s probably because of the prunes, but I tried one or two and then pushed the rest to the side. I’m not a prune lover either.
October 26, 2012 at 6:27 PM
I don’t know. I do like prunes. I do like the other things. I just don’t like them touching together so much. There’s a fine line to friendships with prunes and other things in my book.
October 27, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Just wouldn’t be the same if cooked all seperately!!! You are too funny!!
October 26, 2012 at 10:38 PM
I liked the sweetness the prunes added to the sauce. My “dear” husband liked the sauce until he read my post and saw there were prunes in the dish (I didn’t serve him any on the plate). Sometimes, it’s better just not to know.
October 26, 2012 at 10:44 PM
I’m hooked on boneless chicken thighs too. They pack so much more flavor than breasts.
October 27, 2012 at 12:03 AM
Too funny, Margaret.
I am glad you did put the prunes in because they made the sauce taste just wonderful. I am sure everyone at your luncheon were so happy you brought this dish with you.
October 27, 2012 at 4:56 AM
I think the slow cooker should work very well here. I like how you served it with couscous! Great job!
October 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Thanks. The slow cooker would be a great alternative.
October 27, 2012 at 5:18 AM
Prunes or not, it looks delicious!
October 27, 2012 at 9:42 AM
I bet this would work out great in a slow cooker. I am a new convert to chicken thighs – they taste so good & are so cheap!
October 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM
I’m thinking to start the onions in the slow cooker and just add everything to it as I go. Should not take long.
October 27, 2012 at 4:22 PM
LOL I try to use boned out thighs when I can find them. I love the thighs but hate working around the bone! I bet this would be good in a slow-cooker, I was thinking the exact same thing!!
October 27, 2012 at 7:10 PM
Whoever tries it first….
October 28, 2012 at 1:55 PM
LOL!!
October 28, 2012 at 12:43 AM
good for you for trying something adventuresome with the luncheon ladies, and sticking with the prunes!
October 29, 2012 at 5:11 AM
Your Chicken Tagine looks scrumptious and I am glad that you enjoyed this recipe so much – it was a bit of an adventure but well worth trying, I agree!