Tagine Argana
- 3 lbs chicken (legs and thighs)
- 4 large onions, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon harissa
- 12 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 12 teaspoon paprika
- 12 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 preserved lemon
- 1 (8 ounce) can olives, minced (black or green)
- In a large tagine (terra cotta cooking pot) or non-metallic cooking pot, mix the onions, garlic, ginger, olive oil, parsley, cilantro, harissa, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken and toss until all pieces are coated.
- Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
- When ready to cook, pour the water into the tagine or pot.
- Add the salt and pepper.
- Place on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Let simmer for 35 - 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a separate saucepan, bring the olives and preserved lemon to a boil.
- Let cook for 10 minutes, then drain.
- Add the olive mixture to the chicken 5 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot.
chicken, onions, garlic, fresh ginger, olive oil, fresh parsley, cilantro, harissa, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, lemon juice, water, salt, black pepper, lemon, olives
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tagine-argana-285688 (may not work)