Tajine De Poulet Djiboutien (djiboutian Chicken Tagine)
Tajine de Poulet Djiboutien, or Djiboutian Chicken Tagine, is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is a staple in Djiboutian cuisine. This traditional dish is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the spices and flavors to meld together beautifully.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 preserved lemon, quartered
- 1/2 cup green olives
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Heat the olive oil in a tagine or large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same tagine or skillet, add the onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add the coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine.
- Return the chicken thighs to the tagine or skillet. Add the preserved lemon and olives.
- Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and parsley before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Tagine or large skillet Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Djiboutian Chicken Tagine with couscous or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Tips & tricks
For an extra burst of flavor, try adding a pinch of saffron to the dish.
Cost
$15