Chicken Tagine Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/4 cup wine; 1/4 cup chicken broth; 1 Confit lemon, chopped, recipe follows; 1/2 cup gently crushed briny olives; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; Couscous, for serving; 3 organic lemons, skin scrubbed well; Kosher salt; 4 peppercorns; 1/2 lemon, juiced

Servings: persons

2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/4 cup wine
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 Confit lemon, chopped, recipe follows
1/2 cup gently crushed briny olives
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Couscous, for serving
3 organic lemons, skin scrubbed well
Kosher salt
4 peppercorns
1/2 lemon, juiced

1
Pat the chicken dry, and season well with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the butter and olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, and brown the chicken on all sides.
3
Add the onion, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and cook until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
4
Season with salt and pepper, and add the garlic and stir for a minute.
5
Increase heat and deglaze with wine, stirring, and allowing it to bubble.
6
Add the broth and bring to a boil.
7
Lower the heat, and cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes, then remove the chicken and set aside.
8
To the sauce, add the lemon, olives, parsley, and cilantro and then return the chicken to the pot.
9
Heat for 5 more minutes and serve over couscous.
10
Place the lemons, 2 to 3 tablespoons salt, peppercorns, and lemon juice in a quart jar and cover with water.
11
Store chilled for 3 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tagine

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