TAJIN SIBNEKH (TUNISIAN CHICKEN AND EGGS)

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This is a Tunisian egg dish that I learned from my mother in law on one of my trips to Tunisia. It can be made with liver (like my mother in law uses), chicken, lamb, or even just vegetables. I prefer chicken.

Provided by Asma Khalfaoui

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
8 ounces diced chicken breast meat
1 large onion, diced
1 tablespoon harissa
1 ½ teaspoons ras el hanout
½ cup water
1 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce
1 tablespoon butter
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and chopped
8 eggs
1 cup frozen peas
⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until golden brown and tender, about 7 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Stir the chicken into the remaining oil, and cook until white on the outside, but still pink on the inside, about 2 minutes. Add the onion, and continue cooking until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the harissa, ras el hanout, water, tomato sauce, and butter. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the spinach until wilted. Remove from the heat, and set aside.
  • Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Stir in the peas, Parmesan cheese, and fried potatoes. Stir in the chicken mixture a spoonful at a time, season to taste with salt and pepper, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the mixture is firm and golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 12 squares, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 139.3 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

Christian Wiley
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Afrajul Islam
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful, but it was just too spicy for me. I would make this again, but I would use less chili p


so jdhs
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and eggs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Umar Prince
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. The chicken was tender and moist, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


GG and GG
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Firdous Firdous
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful, but it was just too spicy for me. I would make this again, but I would use less chili p


J. Johnson
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I'm not a big fan of chicken and eggs, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the eggs were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very good. I would definitely make this again.


Elizabeth Harper
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken and eggs were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was amazing. I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


khokhar Insaf
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Siraj Ali Sabayo
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This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken was tender and moist, and the eggs were perfectly cooked. The sauce was flavorful and complemented the chicken and eggs perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


Brian Durocher
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken and eggs were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


Seena Mardani4
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I've tried many recipes for chicken and eggs, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices is perfect, and the chicken comes out so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Godwin Tochukwu
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This chicken and eggs dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.