Aromatic Chicken with Citrus Kick
Experience the vibrant flavors of North Africa with this Chicken Tagine infused with olives and preserved lemons. Tender chicken slowly simmers with aromatic spices, creating a rich sauce, while the tangy preserved lemons and salty olives add a burst of flavor. Served over fluffy couscous, this dish transforms any dinner into a culinary adventure.
ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skinless
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and halved
- 2 preserved lemons, rinsed and sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups couscous
- 2 ½ cups water or broth for couscous
steps
- 1.
Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy pot over medium heat.
- 2.
Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; brown on both sides (about 5 minutes each) and set aside.
- 3.
In the same pot, add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- 4.
Stir in minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5.
Return the chicken to the pot, add chicken broth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6.
Cover and cook for about 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender.
- 7.
Stir in olives and preserved lemons, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- 8.
Meanwhile, prepare couscous according to package instructions using water or broth.
- 9.
Fluff couscous with a fork and serve the tagine over a bed of couscous, garnished with fresh cilantro.
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