Charred Chicken Tagine
A flavorful North African-inspired dish featuring charred chicken cooked in a rich tagine sauce with semolina and algerian spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 pounds chicken breastcut into 8 pieces
- ●2 tablespoons olive oilfor charred chicken
- ●2 tablespoons semolinaground almonds can be substituted
- ●1 tablespoon algerian spice blendor substitute with a mix of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup chopped fresh parsleyfor garnish
- ●1 teaspoon saltto taste
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until browned on both sides, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- 4
Char the chicken in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 5
In the same skillet, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Stir in the semolina and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 7
Add the algerian spice blend and cook for 1 minute.
- 8
Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Shred the chicken and add to the skillet. Stir to combine with the tagine sauce.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Garnish with parsley and serve over couscous or rice.