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Moroccan Chicken Tajine

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A warm and flavorful Moroccan chicken tajine, perfect for cozy nights and sharing with guests.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced thinly
  • 4–6 chicken thighs, skin on & bone in
  • 1 tbsp parsley, minced
  • 1 tbsp cilantro, minced
  • 5–6 strands saffron (optional), bloomed with an ice cube for 15 minutes
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp ginger
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 preserved lemon, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup green olives
  • 2 tbsp water
  • couscous or Moroccan bread (khobz) to serve with

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare all ingredients: mince the garlic, onion, preserved lemon, cilantro, and parsley.
  2. Add half of the olive oil, plus all of the garlic and onion to the base of the tajine and sauté over medium heat until the onions begin to appear translucent (about 5 minutes).
  3. Turn off the heat and carefully arrange the chicken in the tajine over the onions and sprinkle with parsley, cilantro, the rest of the olive oil, bloomed saffron, salt, pepper, ginger, paprika, cumin, and turmeric. Mix well with your hands until the chicken is coated with all the spices.
  4. Spread the seasoned chicken evenly around the base of the tajine. Arrange the sliced preserved lemon and olives over top. Drizzle with water, cover, and bake for 1 hour (or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), checking every 30 minutes.
  5. Remove the tajine from the oven, set the temperature to broil, and, using tongs, move the chicken from the tajine to a baking sheet, leaving behind the sauce, olives, and preserved lemons. Broil the chicken, skin side up for 5 minutes or until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve hot with couscous or warm Moroccan bread (khobz).

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.

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