Tajine With Chicken And Fennel Bulb Recipes

TAJINE WITH CHICKEN AND FENNEL BULB

Steps:

• 1. Place olive oil and spices in a gallon zip lock bag. Add chicken breasts and massage to coat.
• 2. Lay fennel on the bottom of the tajine, followed by the chicken bone side down. Scatter onions and fennel fronds over all. Layer lemon slices over the chicken, making sure each breast has lemon on it. Pour chicken stock around chicken.
• 3. Cover and simmer covered on low for one hour. Do not remove lid during cooking. After one hour, chicken should be cooked through and tender. If not, replace lid and continue to simmer until done.
• 4. Bring the tajine to the table to serve or remove chicken to a warm platter and spoon contents over the top before serving. Place a bowl of couscous on the table and enjoy a Moroccan feast!

CHICKEN AND FENNEL BULB TAGINE

Steps:

• Toss chicken pieces with spices, oil and salt. Lay fennel on bottom of tagine followed by chicken pieces on top. Scatter onions and fennel fronds over and then lay a lemon slice over each piece of chicken. Add ½ cup of water. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about one hour or until chicken is cooked through and tender.

CHICKEN TAGINE WITH FENNEL AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Mix cumin, paprika, and cayenne in small bowl. Cut chicken crosswise into thirds. Toss in large bowl with spices.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; brown 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plate.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil and fennel to same skillet. Sauté until golden in spots, 5 minutes. Return chicken and juices to skillet. Add broth and lemon juice. Bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until chicken is cooked through, 15 minutes. Add olives. Simmer until sauce thickens, 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH FENNEL & OLIVES

Steps:

• Squeeze the lemon over a bowl and set the bowl aside. Cut the lemon in two, remove the pith from one half and chop the rind.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the onion, fennel, ginger and garlic until soft. Add the chicken and fry for a few mins more until just browned.
• Add the lemon rind and spices, then pour in the stock. Cover and simmer for 25 mins, then add the tomatoes, olives, coriander and half the lemon juice. Cook for 5 mins more until the fennel and chicken are tender and the sauce reduced.
• Meanwhile, cook the couscous following pack instructions and stir in the chickpeas. Add more lemon juice to taste, then serve the tagine with the couscous, extra coriander and fennel fronds.

CHICKEN AND FENNEL BULB TAGINE

Steps:

• Toss chicken pieces with spices, oil, and salt. Lay fennel on bottom of tagine, followed by chicken pieces on top. Scatter onions and fennel fronds over and then lay lemon slices over pieces of chicken. Add stock. Cover and let simmer on low heat for about 1 hour or until chicken is cooked through and tender.