Moroccan Chicken Tagine without a Tagine

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Ingredients
5-6 chicken leg quarters, skin removed
salt to taste
freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 small preserved lemon
a handful of pitted olives, green or Kalamata
The Marinade:

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 garlic cloves, grated
1/2 teaspoon ground dried ginger
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
a pinch of saffron threads plus a quarter cup boiling water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon honey
optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325 °F, 160 °C.

Marinate the chicken: Combine all of the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the chicken. Quarter the preserved lemon and remove the pulp. Chop the pulp and add to the chicken. Add the lemon peel (optional) and toss the chicken in the marinade to coat. Let stand for an hour or overnight in the refrigerator for maximum flavor.

Add the onion and 3-4 tablespoons of olive oil to a braiser casserole.

Cook over medium heat until soft and golden. About 8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the chicken with all of the marinade. Top with the olives and cover the pan with the lid. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the lid and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes at 400 °F/ 200 °C.

Serve with Chickpea Pilaf (Recipe follows), couscous, toasted bread and/or a salad.

For the Pilaf:

1 onion, finely chopped
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves, grated
1 (16-oz/ 450g) cooked chickpeas
2 cups Basmati rice
2 teaspoons salt
juice of a lemon
Add the onion and oil to a rice cooker. Set the rice cooker to the "Flash Rice" setting. Cook until the onions are soft. About 10 minutes. Reset the "flash setting" 1-2 more times so that the machine cooks at a higher temperature.

Rinse the rice 4-5 times with cool water and soak for 10-15 minutes.

Add the garlic to the rie cooker and warm through. Drain the rice and add to the rice cooker along with 2 teaspoons salt, 2 cups water, and the lemon juice. Set the rice cooker to the "White rice' setting.

When it beeps, fluff the rice and serve.

Kali Orexi!

Notes
If using a tagine, cook on the stovetop over medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

If using a baking pan (9 by 13-inches/ 23 by 33 cm) bake in the oven covered with foil for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 45 additional minutes at 400 °F, 200 °C.
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[anthonyhartnell]

You’re such a pro, just made this a few weeks ago in a Thai Hot Pot which is similar to a Tagine called a “Jim Jum”……..best flavour ever!

[LDRDebari]

❤I’m going to make this for the first time ever!!! next time I’m in Morocco I’m buying a tajine!!!

[broderiejihadtarz]

اللهم بارك وزد في ذالك . . لا افهم الانجليزية لاكنني اتمتع بالوصفة الرائعة

[monaallhassan]

I cannot express how much I am thankful for learning from you, Everything that you cooked are more than amazing

[lidiaramirez]

I love your videos and how passionate you are when describing the process! All your instructions are so simple to follow --

[ccowley]

Please keep them coming. I am sure to try this dish!. I've loved every dish I have tried so far....so has my Dad! He's finicky about food. Anyway, my favorite so far is the chicken with potatoes...I added kalamata and green olives with basmati rice. Oh boy, is that delicious! Thank you!

[lauraellen]

Another must try recipe from one of my favorite YouTube chefs!!! 😍

[catherinewong]

Dimitra, I am so glad I found your channel last week. I love everything i tried so far! Thank you! Keep them coming!

[mibrahim]

Good clear instructions. Will definitely make try this 👍

[raakheemenezes]

I love all your dishes, mam! Everything is so very good❤

[KC-yjyx]

All I need is a marrocon living room motif and a few puffs!!! Also some of the saffron, i am amazed at your depth of Kooning lbolledge^ just amazwz me too. Thanx

[asya_ria]

Just cooked this for the second time, and it's so so so flavorful! I happened to have some mint pesto as well, so I added a bit to the marinade, and used it in the end to decorate the plate - super happy with the result 💝

[arushigupta]

You make good home cooking so accessible, i love you :)

[bryanwatts]

What a perfect presentation and fantastic recipe.. thank you!!!!

[KC-yjyx]

Cooking knowledge, just amazes Thanx

[GaryThomasSNSEP]

I just made a version of this. It's awesome.

[susanpetropoulos]

Fusion food and dinners -so much fun! 😋

[BettyAustralia]

Γειά σου Δημήτρα
Thank you for this amazing recipe
Another fantastic dish 🥰🥰🥰
Have a great week 🌹 ❤️

[marche]

Amazing recipe! Thanks for sharing 😋 👍

[dla]

Great dish! It’s also very easy to make preserved lemons at home, in the refrigerator. It takes 2-3 weeks of time, though it is passive time. Just salt and water on the front end.