Smoked BBQ Candy Chicken Tagine
Sometimes the best fusion dishes begin with a familiar favorite and transform into something completely unexpected.
Inspired by one of North America’s favorite flavors, this tagine takes classic barbecue chicken and gives it a Moroccan soul. Slow-cooked in a traditional tagine, the chicken becomes incredibly tender while the sauce gently reduces into a rich, sweet, smoky glaze that clings to every bite.
That’s exactly why I call it Smoked BBQ Candy.
Made with cumin, fresh garlic, green peppers, onions, and my signature homemade Smoked BBQ Candy sauce, every bite is layered with bold, smoky flavor. Available spicy or non-spicy, you can enjoy it just the way you like it.
Served with my homemade bread and your choice of a refreshing homemade lemonade or iced coffee, in shā’ Allāh, this meal brings together the comforting flavors of North American barbecue with the slow, traditional cooking of a Moroccan tagine.
At Becka’s, every dish is a celebration of cultures coming together around one table—prepared with care, shared with love, and inspired by a lifetime of cooking across continents.
Trini Stew Chicken Tagine
Some of the best recipes are born when two cultures meet around one table.
This signature tagine brings together the rich, comforting flavors of Trinidadian stewed chicken with the slow, traditional cooking of a Moroccan tagine. Tender chicken, fresh vegetables, fragrant herbs, and carefully balanced spices are gently simmered until every ingredient becomes part of one unforgettable meal.
I first prepared this tagine for my Moroccan family while visiting the Atlas Mountains during Ramadan. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Alhamdulillah, they were completely surprised by how naturally the bold Trinidadian flavors blended with the Moroccan style of cooking. From that day forward, I knew this dish had earned its place at Becka’s.
Served with my homemade bread and your choice of refreshing homemade lemonade or iced coffee, in shā’ Allāh, this tagine is a celebration of family, hospitality, and the joy that comes from sharing food across cultures. It reminds us that cultures around the world have far more in common than we sometimes realize, and that a shared meal can bring people together in ways words sometimes cannot.
Because some of the most beautiful traditions begin when we’re willing to share our own.