South Beach Summer Chicken Tagine Recipes

SOUTH BEACH SUMMER CHICKEN TAGINE

Steps:

• Chop 1 clove of the the garlic, lemon and 1 tablespoon of parsley to make a rough paste. Set aside.
• Mince remaining clove and mix with coriander, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper.
• Heat oil over medium then add chicken and brown for 4 minutes. Set aside on a plate.
• Again on medium, add onion and spices (not paste) and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes and lemon juice and scrape up the bits. Bring to a simmer then return chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add zucchini, olives, remaining lemon zest and parsley.
• Reduce heat to low, add paste, cook covered for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Lightly season with salt and pepper.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH PRUNES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Dry chicken and season with salt and pepper. Heat a large, heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, to very hot. Add chicken (in batches if necessary) skin side down, and sear until skin is golden brown. Remove chicken when browned (do not turn it) and set aside.
• Discard all but a thin film of fat from the pan. Add onion and garlic and sauté on low until soft. Stir in paprika and cumin, cook about a minute and then add prunes, olives, stock and butter. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer contents of pan to a 12- to 14-inch tagine, sauté pan or casserole. Place chicken on top, skin side up.
• Cover and cook on medium-low heat about 40 minutes, until chicken is cooked through. Serve immediately or set aside to be reheated. To serve, scatter lemon zest and mint over the chicken, squeeze juice of the lemon on top and bring tagine to the table covered.