Tagine Argana

Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 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
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 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)

Recipe

• 1 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.
• 2 add the chicken and toss until all pieces are coated.
• 3 cover and let marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight.
• 4 when ready to cook, pour the water into the tagine or pot. add the salt and pepper.
• 5 place on the stove and bring to a simmer over medium heat. let simmer for 35 - 40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
• 6 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.
• 7 add the olive mixture to the chicken 5 minutes before serving. serve hot.