Algerian Chicken with olives- Tajine Zitoune

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned green olives

Kalamata olives offer a different flavor profile while maintaining health benefits.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Wash the pitted green olives several times or boil them to reduce saltiness.

Add olive oil to the pot and add the chicken, cooking it slightly on both sides for 2-3 minutes.

Remove the chicken and set it aside.

Chop the onion and carrots, then add them to the pot.

Caramelize the onions and cook the carrots for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return the chicken to the pot and add all the spices together: salt, curry powder, mediterranean seasoning, bay leaf, and black pepper.

Mix well and add 3 cups of water, letting it cook for 5 minutes.

After 5 minutes, add the olives and stir well.

Add chopped parsley and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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