Chicken Tagine With Lemon Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped; ¾ cup fresh cilantro; ¾ cup fresh Italian parsley; 2 cups chopped onions; ½ cup fresh lemon juice; ½ cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons paprika; 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon saffron thread; 3 12 lbs chicken, quartered, backbone removed; 1 12 lemons, thinly sliced; 1 ½ cups water

Servings: persons

16 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
¾ cup fresh cilantro
¾ cup fresh Italian parsley
2 cups chopped onions
½ cup fresh lemon juice
½ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons paprika
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon saffron thread
3 12 lbs chicken, quartered, backbone removed
1 12 lemons, thinly sliced
1 ½ cups water

1
Finely chop garlic, cilantro and parsley in food processor.
2
Transfer to bowl.
3
Add onions, lemon juice, olive oil,.
4
Paprika, lemon peel, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and saffron.
5
Mix well.
6
Pour over chicken in pan.
7
Cover well and refrigerate for
8
Up to 24 hours.
9
(a minimum of 3 hours).
10
Preheat oven to 400.
11
Add 1 1/2 c water.
12
Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through (1 hour).
13
Serve on platter with juices.

1108

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, ¾ cup fresh cilantro, ¾ cup fresh Italian parsley, 2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Lemon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tagine With Lemon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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