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Traditional Moroccan Tagine

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 lb. chicken cut into serving sized pieces
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • Pinch of saffron
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup olives
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix garlic, black pepper, and some olive oil. Rub the chicken with the mixture and set aside chicken in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
  • Heat remaining oil in a saucepan or tagine crockpot, and fry chicken until brown.
  • Add onions to chicken, and stir-fy over medium heat.
  • Add all spices.
  • Add in chicken broth and bring to a low boil. Then reduce heat and cover, while leaving enough "gap" to let steam escape.
  • Simmer for 30-45 minutes, or until chicken becomes tender and cooked fully.
  • Stir in olives, lemon and a touch of salt.
  • Uncover, and let thicken for about 15 minutes.
  • Serve over couscous or rice.