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Classic Algerian Chicken Tagine
A traditional North African dish made with chicken, aromatic spices, and sweet ingredients, slow-cooked in a clay pot.
⏱60 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 8 pieces
- ●2 tablespoons algerian spice blendor to taste
- ●2 tablespoons olive oildivided
- ●1/4 cup kissed preserved lemonchopped
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 cup dried apricotschopped
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●2 tablespoons honeyoptional
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Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large clay pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add the algerian spice blend, kissed preserved lemon, and dried apricots.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer it to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Stir in the honey, if using.
- 10
Serve the chicken and sauce over couscous or rice.
- 11
Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.