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Chicken Tagine with Jewelled Rice

Cultural Context

Originating from Morocco, tagine is a slow-cooked stew named after the earthenware pot it's cooked in. This dish reflects the rich culinary traditions of North Africa, where spices and dried fruits are staples. Chicken Tagine with Jewelled Rice is often served during special occasions and family gatherings, symbolizing hospitality and celebration. Today, it's enjoyed globally, with variations incorporating local ingredients and flavors.

MoroccanMAmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 chicken thighs with bone
2 chicken livers (optional)
1 grated brown onion
1 preserved lemon
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
a good pinch of saffron threads
2 teaspoons salt
juice of 1 lemon
100g large green olives
coriander for garnish
parsley for garnish
2 cups basmati rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup currants
zest of 2 oranges
1/4 cup pistachios
3/4 cup dried cranberries

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are more affordable.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: dried apricots

Cranberries add tartness, while apricots are often less expensive.

1

Heat a dash of olive oil in a tagine over medium heat.

2

Fry off the grated onion and chicken livers until browned on the outside but still pink inside.

3

Remove chicken livers and set aside, then brown the chicken thighs in the same pot.

4

Prepare the preserved lemon by scraping out the flesh and slicing the rind.

5

Add preserved lemon, paprika, cumin, ginger, salt, saffron, and lemon juice to the pot with the chicken.

6

Cover with the cone lid and let simmer for 30 minutes.

7

Wash the basmati rice to remove starch, then cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.

8

Soak saffron threads in 1/4 cup boiling water for 10 minutes.

9

Heat a dash of oil in a pot, add the partially cooked rice, and stir.

10

Add cranberries, pistachios, sliced apricots, currants, almonds, and orange zest to the rice, stir, and cover to steam on low heat for 5 minutes.

11

After 30 minutes, remove chicken from the pot and add back the chicken livers and olives, warming through for 5-10 minutes.

12

Serve the chicken on a bed of jeweled rice, garnished with chopped parsley and coriander.

Cooking Techniques

braisingsteaming

Equipment Needed

taginepotcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Tagine de PouletMoroccan Chicken Tagine

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