Classic Algerian Chicken Tagine
A flavorful stew originating from North Africa, typically cooked in a clay pot with a conical lid. This recipe showcases the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine.
Ingredients
- β4-6 chicken necksbone-in, skin-on
- β1/2 cup algerian olivespitted
- β1/4 cup quenched almondssliced
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tsp cuminground
- β1 tsp corianderground
- β1/2 tsp turmericground
- β1/4 tsp cayenne pepperground
- β1 tsp saltto taste
- β1/2 tsp black pepperto taste
- β2 tbsp olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large clay pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add chicken necks and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add olives, almonds, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 45 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.