Syrian Tagine with Jasmine Petals
A traditional Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring the delicate flavors of rose and jasmine, perfect for a warm evening.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups Syrian jasmine teastrongly brewed
- ●2 tbsp Rose petal jamhomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tbsp Syrian olive oilfor brushing chicken
- ●1 lb Chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●1 tsp Infused rose wateroptional, for extra flavor
- ● Salt and black pepperto taste
- ●1 tsp Tagine spice blendor make your own with cinnamon, ginger, and cumin
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Rinse the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix together rose petal jam and infused rose water (if using).
- 4
Brush the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.
- 5
Place the chicken in a baking dish and spoon the rose petal mixture over the top.
- 6
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 7
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
While the chicken is baking, prepare the jasmine tea by steeping the tea leaves in boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
- 9
Strain the tea and discard the leaves.
- 10
Serve the chicken with the jasmine tea poured over the top, garnished with additional rose petals if desired.