MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PRESERVED LEMONS, FENNEL, OLIVES, AND HARISSA

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Great spicy, exotic chicken dish. I created this mashup of several recipes to inaugurate my new tagine, but I think any skillet, loosely covered, should work. Serve over couscous.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 1h24m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cayenne
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
ground black pepper
4 (6 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, divided
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup pitted green olives, divided
3 tablespoons harissa, or to taste
½ preserved lemon, thinly sliced, divided
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
5 cherry tomatoes, halved, or more to taste
¼ cup toasted almonds

Steps:

  • Mix paprika, cumin, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, turmeric, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in a resealable plastic bag. Sprinkle paprika mixture over chicken thighs; massage the bag to coat chicken evenly.
  • Heat oil in a tagine over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until browned, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Cook and stir fennel, onion, and garlic in the tagine. Stir in half of the garbanzo beans, chicken broth, 1/2 cup green olives, harissa, 1/2 of the preserved lemon, and ginger.
  • Lay chicken over garbanzo bean mixture; sprinkle remaining olives on top. Scatter cherry tomatoes on top. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until chicken is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Combine remaining garbanzo beans with 2 tablespoons of broth from the tagine in a food processor or blender; blend into a thin paste.
  • Transfer chicken to a serving dish. Stir garbanzo bean paste into the tagine. Simmer until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Spoon broth mixture over chicken.
  • Garnish with remaining preserved lemon and toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.2 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 3350.6 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

Adorn Princess
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This tagine was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lethabo Nayflex
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I love the unique flavor combination in this tagine. The preserved lemons and harissa really make this dish stand out. I will definitely be making this again.


marriya simon
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This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tonoy Sarkar
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this tagine was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Glory John
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I made this tagine for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful. I definitely recommend this recipe.


Abdulrahim Khpalwak
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This tagine was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Misbah Faraz
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I love the unique flavor combination in this tagine. The preserved lemons and harissa really make this dish stand out. I will definitely be making this again.


M Mln
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This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Veseli
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but this tagine was amazing! The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Damage Control
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This tagine was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Vegas Winter
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I made this tagine for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful. I definitely recommend this recipe.


MD Redoy Khan joy
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This tagine was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it! The flavors were amazing and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Bramlin Avellani
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I love the unique flavor combination in this tagine. The preserved lemons and harissa really make this dish stand out. I will definitely be making this again.


Pretty Lydia
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This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Innocent moxhy
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I'm a big fan of Moroccan food and this tagine did not disappoint. The flavors were complex and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


Hot Gaming
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This tagine was absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I especially loved the combination of preserved lemons and harissa.


Toby Stewart
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I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the presentation was beautiful. Definitely a keeper recipe.


Ecchi Angel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was stunning. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. Highly recommend!


Aman Khatri
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I'm not usually a fan of tagines, but this one was a game-changer. The preserved lemons added a unique tanginess that really complemented the chicken and vegetables.


Sharoz Sheikh
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This tagine was an explosion of flavors! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the combination of preserved lemons, fennel, olives, and harissa was divine. I will definitely be making this again.