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Tunisian Lemon Chicken Tagine
A flavorful North African-inspired dish made with chicken, lemons, and spices in a rich and aromatic sauce, served over couscous.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastsboneless, skinless
- ●2 lemonjuiced
- ●2 teaspoons tunisian spice blend
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 chili peppersdiced
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon herbchopped
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in the bottom of a large clay or ceramic tagine over medium heat.
- 2
Add the spice blend and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add the chili peppers and garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add the lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
- 6
Cover the tagine and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 7
Stir in the chopped herb and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot over couscous, garnished with additional herb if desired.