Chicken Tagine With Lemon |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A very tasty, tangy chicken dish from Morocco. The extra time for marinating is worth it. Ingredients:
16 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped |
3/4 cup fresh cilantro |
3/4 cup fresh italian parsley |
2 cups chopped onions |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice |
1/2 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons paprika |
4 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper |
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
1/4 teaspoon saffron thread |
3 1/2 lbs chicken, quartered, backbone removed |
1 1/2 lemons, thinly sliced |
1 1/2 cups water |
Directions:
1. Finely chop garlic, cilantro and parsley in food processor.
2. Transfer to bowl. Add onions, lemon juice, olive oil,.
3. Paprika, lemon peel, ground cumin, salt, pepper, and saffron.
4. Mix well. Pour over chicken in pan. Cover well and refrigerate for
5. Up to 24 hours. (a minimum of 3 hours).
6. Preheat oven to 400. Add 1 1/2 c water. Cover and bake until chicken is cooked through (1 hour).
7. Serve on platter with juices.
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