Best 5 Tunisian Style Chicken Thighs Recipes
Tunisian-style chicken thighs are a flavorful and succulent dish that combines the vibrant spices and herbs of North African cuisine. With its tender chicken, aromatic sauce, and crispy skin, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the bustling markets and fragrant kitchens of Tunisia. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish, providing you with a detailed recipe and helpful tips to ensure success. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to Tunisia, where we will explore the secrets of this tantalizing chicken dish.
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TUNISIAN-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS
The original recipe called for breasts, but we prefer boneless thighs. Cooking time does not include marinating time.
Provided by Outta Here
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Coat a 9 x 13-inch roasting pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine all the ingredients for the marinade (pepper through white wine) and mix thoroughly.
- Place 1/3 of the marinade in prepared roasting pan. Add the chicken on top of the marinade then cover with the remaining marinade mixture.
- Cover and allow to marinate for at least 60 minutes (all day in the refrigerator is better).
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Uncover the pan and transfer to oven.
- Bake 45 minutes, turning occasionally to brown the chicken all over.
- Transfer the chicken pieces to a serving plate. Garnish with parsley lemon slices and green olives.
- Serve with hot, cooked rice or cooked couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.4, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 188.9, Sodium 206, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 46.2
PORTUGUESE-STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS
Make and share this Portuguese-Style Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by copperfire
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix pepper, oregano, chili, paprika, vinegar and oil in bowl.
- Reserve about a quarter of the mixture and marinate thighs in the rest for a few hours.
- Drain chicken & discard the marinade. Grill, bbq or pan-fry the chicken until cooked (165F internal temperature).
- Pour the reserved mixture over cooked chicken to serve with a green salad or steamed veggies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.9, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 110.9, Carbohydrate 3.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1, Protein 24.9
SCAMPI STYLE CHICKEN THIGHS
Make and share this Scampi Style Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Trim excess fat from chicken thighs.
- Rinse chicken with cold water, pat dry.
- Place thighs in a shallow dish and pour lemon juice over chicken, and let stand 20 minutes.
- Combine parsley and rest of ingredients (except pan spray) in a small bowl and stir well.
- Spray the broiler rack with pan spray.
- Remove chicken from lemon juice; discard the lemon juice.
- Arrange marinated chicken on the broiler rack, then brush with parsley mixture.
- Broil thighs 6 inches from heating element, 4 minutes on each side or until tender.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter.
- Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley, if desired.
TUNISIAN BAKED CHICKEN
Make and share this Tunisian Baked Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by cookiedog
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash and pat chicken dry. Combine flour, salt and pepper on wax paper. Turn chicken into flour mixture, coat evenly. Shake off excess.
- Sauté chicken, a few pieces at a time, in oil in a large skillet. Remove the pieces to a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish as they brown, arranging them in a single layer.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add onion, garlic, cumin, paprika and cayenne to skillet. Sauté until onion is slightly softened.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a boil and pour over chicken.
- Arrange lemon slices on top. Cover. Bake in preheated oven 40 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with olives.
- Bake, uncovered, 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
TUNISIAN CHICKEN
Make and share this Tunisian Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by English_Rose
Categories Curries
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a non-stick frying pan. Dry fry the onion for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Add the chicken and garlic and cook briskly, turning the chicken regularly to seal on all sides.
- Add the spices with 2-3 tbs of broth and sprinkle the flour over. Mix well, 'cooking out' the flour for 1 minute.
- Gradually mix in the remaining broth. Add the oregano, tomatoes, orange peel and juice.
- Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
- Season to taste and serve.
Tips:
- Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the best flavor and texture.
- Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs before cooking.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the yogurt and spice mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Cook the chicken thighs over medium heat until they are cooked through and the skin is golden brown.
- Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Tunisian-style chicken thighs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a yogurt and spice mixture, then cooked until it is tender and juicy. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that will please the whole family.
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