CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES & LEMON

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Categories     Chicken     Bake

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 Garlic Cloves peeled
3/4 Cup chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Cups chopped onions
1/2 Cup lemon juice
1/2 Cup olive oil
2 tablespoons paprika
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
3 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs
3/4 Cup pitted oil-cured olives
1 1/2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 1/2 Cups of water

Steps:

  • Finely chop garlic, cilantro and parsley in food processor. Transfer to bowl. Add onions and next 9 ingredients; mix well. Add chicken, olives and lemons; toss. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Put chicken and seasonings in large ovenproof pot. Add 1 1/2 cups water. Cover; bake until chicken is cooked through. 1 hour. Transfer to platter. Spoon juices over.

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