Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
- 1 tbsp. crumbled saffron threads
- 1 large sweet onion cut into small pieces
- 1 tbsp. ground ginger
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 cup butter
- chopped coriander
- salt
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Preparation
Saffron chicken tagine is another Moroccan dish with a subtle blend of spices that is easy to prepare! Like all Moroccan recipes, the mixture of spices, and the slow cooking process makes this a more delicious and flavorful dish. You should know that Moroccan cuisine has many influences, including Jewish, Berber and Andalusian. Moroccan cuisine is primarily based on fresh ingredients, aromatic spices and slow cooking methods in tagine which infuse the food and give rich flavors to the tagine. I always like to make this recipe in my tagine dish. However, if you do not have a tagine you can make your saffron chicken tagine in a slow cooker, sauté pan, Dutch oven, or a rectangular baking dish. One of the best things to know about Saffron Chicken Tagine, aside from its wonderfully rich and aromatic flavor, is the fact that it generates so much juice that you can scoop it out, freeze it, and use it later. For example, use it to cook your rice instead of using water, or make a quick sauce for your grilled shrimp or tilapia, by whisking in a little flour. Better yet, freeze the extra juice in ice cubes and enjoy it as a base for future stews. The possibilities are simply endless!!!!Preparing the tagine:
In a small dish place all the spices, except for the cinnamon stick. Mix well and set aside.
Line the bottom of your stewpot / tagine or slow cooker with the onions and drizzle with the olive oil; add the butter, coriander and place the cinnamon sticks on top. Place the chicken pieces on top of the onion mixture.
With a sharp knife, pierce the chicken pieces in several places to allow the flavors to really seep in. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken. mix and cover.
Cook over low heat for about 1 hour or until the chicken is very tender.
If using a slow cooker or other cooking vessel, please adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Serve with rice pilaf or couscous.
source: la-cuisine-marocaine.com
