Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 whole large chicken, cut into 8 pieces
5 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp saffron
2 tbsp sea salt
2 onions, chopped, divided
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
water
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup green olives, pitted
3 small preserved lemons, pulp removed (can substitute 2 tbsp lemon juice)

Directions:

Rinse and dry chicken with a paper towel.
For the marinade: In a large bowl, mix three tablespoons olive oil, cilantro, cinnamon, saffron, salt, half the onions, garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika and turmeric. Mix thoroughly and add a little water to make a paste.
Roll the chicken pieces into the marinade and allow to stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
To cook, heat the tagine base on medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Drop in the chicken and pour excess marinade juices over the top. Add the remaining onions, olives and chopped preserved lemons. Place the lid on the base, bring to a boil and immediately reduce to a simmer.
Simmer on low for 50 minutes to 1 hour. (While chicken is cooking excess juices will bubble up and pool around the edges of the tagine; just carefully ladle the juice out into a bowl.).
When the chicken is done, transfer the bowl of juices to a saucepan and cook on high, reducing the liquid for about 5 minutes, basically making a gravy. Serve on top of the chicken.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	562.11 Kcal (2353 kJ)
Calories from fat	397.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.17g	68%
Cholesterol	156.9mg	52%
Sodium	2604.71mg	109%
Potassium	468.13mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.19g	3%
Sugars	2.54g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.45g	10%
Protein	32.47g	65%
Vitamin C	24.3mg	40%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	55.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	202.94 Kcal (850 kJ)
Calories from fat	143.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.94g	68%
Cholesterol	56.65mg	52%
Sodium	940.37mg	109%
Potassium	169.01mg	10%
Total Carbs	2.96g	3%
Sugars	0.92g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.88g	10%
Protein	11.72g	65%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	40%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	20.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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