Chicken Tajine Recipe

Name: Chicken Tajine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/8 cup olive oil; 1 (4-lb.) chicken, cut into 10 pieces; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 cup crushed, pitted green olives; 1 red onion, cut into eighths; 1 Tbs. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Tbs. cumin; 1 cup chicken stock; zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/8 cup olive oil
1 (4-lb.) chicken, cut into 10 pieces
1 cup dried apricots
1 cup crushed, pitted green olives
1 red onion, cut into eighths
1 Tbs. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbs. cumin
1 cup chicken stock
zest of 1 lemon
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

1
Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet or a Dutch oven.
2
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to hot oil to sear.
3
Remove to a plate.
4
Saute onion until soft then add turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, apricots, olives, lemon zest and chicken stock.
5
Stir and cook for a few minutes.
6
Return chicken to pan, bring to a boil and then partially cover and lower to a simmer.
7
Simmer for 20 more minutes.
8
Tear fresh cilantro over chicken before serving.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 cup olive oil, 1 (4-lb.) chicken, cut into 10 pieces, 1 cup dried apricots, 1 cup crushed, pitted green olives, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tajine 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 Tajine

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