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Tunisian Chicken Tagine
A flavorful and aromatic North African stew made with chicken, spices, and dried fruits.
⏱65 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- ●1 large onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons tunisian spice blendalso known as ras el hanout
- ●1 teaspoon smoky paprikafor added depth of flavor
- ●2 tablespoons citrusy preserved lemonchopped
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1/4 cup dried dateschopped
- ●1/4 cup almondschopped
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the spice blend, paprika, and preserved lemon. Stir to combine.
- 6
Add the broth and bring to a simmer.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Braise for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Stir in the dates and almonds. Continue to braise for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- 9
Serve the tagine hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.