Use about 1 tablespoon of kosher salt and rub it all over the chicken. I love it but I always feel sounderprepared? i am loving the preserved lemon and i used the whole thing, so others dont necessarily need to fret about taking the peel off. Cant use cornstarch on Passover.use potato starch, always sold on Passover. Hi Jenn, Mom's Chicken with Turmeric Tahini, Chickpeas, and Onions I would like it spicier, so I think I am going to double the cumin and add some hot pepper flakes at the beginning. Oh, and I also did not have saffron, so I tried tumeric for color which was quite nice. My wife doesnt love dark meat, do you think I can get away with bone-in skin on chicken breast for next time? What if I searched all over town for them and ended up dropping $10 on something I hated. All in all, a wonderful recipe. This time, I took the plunge (found them at Garden of Eden, for you New Yorkers, gourmet/specialty shops for everyone else or you can try Elises homemade recipe) and well: I think theyre an acquired taste that I havent acquired yet, but hope to. Made it for my Mums bday and she loved it. one last comment this is even better the next day! Still, the glorp got ten stars from my husband and kids tonight. And what is a couscousier? I would definitely make this again, but I might add some garam masala. :-). Furthermore, different online calculators provide different results depending on their own nutrition fact sources and algorithms. I tried this recipe because I received a windfall of saffron that I wanted to use and I love this kind of food. Random question if I already have a dutch oven, would you recommend getting a tajine? Keep reading. We had it with brown rice and peas. You can thicken it up with a flour/butter mixture like this recipe uses. I like it. This was delicious. Made this recipe for a group (meat-eaters and veggies) and everyone loved it! I ever taste it in a moroccan restaurant (in Paris) and after i try to make it at home but it was not so good.. They also carry other things that I have a hard time finding (or paying lots for) like rose water and orange blossom water. This looks delicious and perfect for those times you want to skip the meat. Squash can get a bit soft, but the flavor should be good. This came out fantastic and I will definitely make it again! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. It was a wonderful blend of both juicy smoked chicken and spices. the best part was the leftovers, enough for a few lunches!! Recipes. This smells delicious as its simmering and was so easy to bring together, Deb. I like the white pumpkin because its not quite as sweet as some other winter squashes. You took the words right out of my mouth when it comes to Moroccan cooking. 2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained made this last night and loved it! So good, my family loved it and I cant wait to cook it again! This is the new addition to our meal rotation and an excellent dish to serve guests. I dont usually rinse but you can if you wish. Those colors look wonderful enough to make me want that.. but it is those spices and flavorings that are calling to me right now, they are so alluring! Chicken tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish of chicken braised with spices, garlic, onion, olives, and preserved lemons. Served family style, the food was unpretentious, light and so healthy, I made a mental bookmark to try my hand at it when I got home. I thought it needed a bit more time to cook than the instructions, but maybe my potato chunks were bigger than yours! I bought some when I was passing through and didnt use it until several months later, and it was still fantastic. I love how couscous can become something very different, depending on the type of sauce and ingredients you add to it. Hope you enjoy/enjoyed! It will range a lot in heat by brand. Its about the same size, and its nutritionally better, as well as providing a light toasty flavor. I made it exactly as written, even using the saffron and preserved lemons, for a dinner party. I didnt use the preserved lemons, but I dont think it was missed at all. We topped with plain yogurt and Harrisa. What a wonderful dish this turned out to be! Read more. You consistently inspire my cooking! I just made this and it was so amazing. This makes the couscous especially tasty. I diced some golden raisons in my couscous with cilantro and almonds. and I make enough that it lasts for 3 nights! Or skip them completely? Ive never added chickpeas or potatoes. Oh delicious! I also got my olives from the Whole Foods olive bar, but my Whole Foods has slotted spoons at their olive bar, so I didnt get as much brine as I wanted, try as I might. (Read online some sources say to rinse them before using for cooking), Help- I amazingly have all the ingredients for this wonderful sounding dish (except only have canned chickpeas). Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken. Enormous hit with the kids, surprisingly, & not sure why I havent made it again. Your hummus is out of this world. Thanks for posting this! I feel like you always have pretty red nails. My tagine is ceramic and Ive use it on the stovetop, gas and electric, with no problem! Excellent! Very good . Prepare the marinade. Using tongs, flip the chicken pieces over and brown the other side, about 4 minutes more. We made this last night and it was delicious, but dont skip the preserved lemon nor the olives! Sprinkle chicken with salt; add to slow cooker. I put the chicken on the smoker (I used apple wood for the smoke and did not rub the chicken with any spices) until internal temperature got to 165F. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! This was fantastic and I cannot wait to make it again. So delicious that there wasnt a drop of sauce left after the meal.