How to make 🇩🇿tajine zitoun (Algerian 🇩🇿recipe)best dinner for your holidaysطاجين الزيتون

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.

In a medium-high heat cooker, add 2 tablespoons of oil and 1 big chopped onion.

Add 3 pieces of garlic and mixed spices, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, and thyme.

When the mixture starts to boil, add the chicken skin side down to lightly grill and absorb the seasoning.

Flip the chicken time to time to avoid burning it until it takes on a golden color.

Add 2 bay leaves, carrots, and hot water, then cook the chicken for about 45 minutes.

After 45 minutes, add the green olives, then transfer the chicken to the oven and grill for about 10 to 15 minutes.

Sprinkle parsley on top of the chicken before serving.

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