🇩🇿 Algerian Chicken with Olives – Tajine Zitoune

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives offer a richer flavor, while canned black olives are more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Heat olive oil in a large tajine or pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, paprika, black pepper, and salt; stir to coat the chicken.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add sliced carrots and potatoes; cover and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.

Incorporate green olives and lemon slices; cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Adjust seasoning as necessary and stir in chopped parsley and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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