Ingredients :

• Chicken thighs — Not the breasts — the thighs. They withstand long cooking without drying out, stay juicy, and the meat ends up falling right off the bone. That’s exactly what we’re looking for.
• Tajine spice mix — You can find this in Middle Eastern grocery stores, already balanced. The classic base: turmeric, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper. If you don’t have any, ras-el-hanout works perfectly — same aromatic profile.
• Cumin — It doubles the depth of the spice mix. One teaspoon is enough — cumin expresses itself strongly, no need to overdo it.
• Tomatoes — They melt during cooking and provide the acidity that balances the spices. Two ripe tomatoes are enough — no need for canned tomato sauce here, fresh ones give a better texture.