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“Chicken Tagine”

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken legs cut into thigh and drumstick
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 2 medium zucchini cut into 2 inch long pieces
  • 1 large red or green pepper cut into 2 inch long pieces
  • 1 whole preserved lemon rinsed well, pulp and pith removed, sliced into strips or diced
  • 2 tablespoons ginger
  • 1 tablespoon coriander
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds optional
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine all of the ingredients into a bowl and let marinate for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat a tagine, large skillet, or heavy bottom casserole dish until very hot. Brown the chicken parts in a bit of olive oil until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the vegetables and saute with the chicken.
  • Deglaze the pan with the marinade from the bowl and then lower the heat. Cook covered on low heat or in the oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.