Steps:
- In a skillet over medium heat, toast the cinnamon, peppercorns, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, and cloves until they start to smoke. Remove from the heat and grind in a spice grinder.
- In a bowl large enough to accommodate the chicken, add the oil, spice mix, garlic, ginger, cilantro, bay leaves and saffron. Mix to a paste. Add chicken, rubbing the marinade over all the pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve marinade. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. In a tagine or large casserole over medium high heat add 2 tablespoons olive oil. Put in chicken pieces and lightly brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Rinse preserved lemon well. Scoop out flesh and discard; cut peel into strips and add to pan. Add reserved marinade, olives, and chicken stock. Cover tightly and cook over medium low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Remove bay leaf and discard. Taste juices and adjust seasoning. Place chicken on a warm platter. Spoon juices with the preserved lemon, olives, and onions over chicken and serve accompanied by Couscous with Apricots.
- Wash lemons well and dry them. Cut 4 lemons into quarters from the top, being careful not to cut all the way through. Pack salt generously into the cuts and place lemon into a sterilized glass pint jar. Continue procedure, packing the lemons into the jar as tightly as possible. Squeeze juice from remaining lemons. Add another 2 tablespoons of salt to the jar and top off with the lemon juice, make sure the lemons are completely covered. Close the jar with a non-metallic lid and set aside in a cool, dark place or the refrigerator for one month. Preserved lemons will keep for 1 year. Refrigerate after opening.
- Yield: about 4 lemons
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: none
- Inactive Prep Time: 1 month
- Put the couscous in a medium bowl; pour the hot stock over it and stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Add the apricots, scallions, and orange juice; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Inactive Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Rind Baloch45
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy to make chicken dish.
Michael Worlanyo Kudiewu
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Sinhle Manasi
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely make this again.
mike breezy
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Bisma Butt
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy to make chicken dish.
ZeeshanBhatti
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Skull Man
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Nathan Staves
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and the flavors were incredible. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy to make chicken dish.
Steven Novack
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Lidetu Getachew
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
assabit mojumder
[email protected]This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so well! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a flavorful and easy to make chicken dish.
Thomas Loyed
[email protected]I made this chicken tagine last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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[email protected]This chicken tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the flavors were incredible. I especially loved the combination of the green olives and preserved lemon. I will definitely be making this dish again soon.