Embark on a culinary journey to North Africa with this Tajine Zitoune, a timeless Algerian delicacy. Infused with the warm fragrances of cinnamon alongside tender chicken, green olives, and sweet carrots, this hearty dish is perfect for a main course craving rich flavors and comforting aromas.

Ingredients

🍗 3 chicken drumsticks or thighs, Brand not specified
🥕 3 carrots, cut into rounds
🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
🫒 1 can green olives, pitted
🛢️ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, Brand not specified
🧈 1 tablespoon clarified butter, smen, Brand not specified
🌿 A handful of parsley, chopped
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
⚫ 1/2 teaspoon pepper
🌰 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
🌿 1 cinnamon stick
🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed
💧 Water for boiling and sauce, quantity as needed

Instructions

1- Desalt Olives (First Boil):

• Place the pitted green olives in a small saucepan with water.
• Boil on a Bosch AutoCook induction hob for 10 minutes to reduce saltiness.

2- Heat Fats:

• In a Bosch AutoCook multi-cooker or large pot, heat the oil and clarified butter until warm.

3- Sauté Onions:

• Add the chopped onions to the pot.
• Sauté until they become translucent using a blue silicone spatula.

4- Brown Chicken:

• Introduce the chicken drumsticks.
• Brown them on both sides until golden.

5- Deglaze & Add Garlic:

• Pour 1 tablespoon of water into the pot and scrape up any browned bits.
• Add crushed garlic using a small red spoon.

6- Add Spices:

• Season the dish with salt, pepper, ground cinnamon, and cinnamon stick.
• Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

7- Add Carrots:

• Stir in the sliced carrots with gentle mixing.

8- Add Water & Cook:

• Pour enough water into the pot to cover the chicken and vegetables.
• Cover and let cook for 15 to 20 minutes on a medium setting until the chicken is fully cooked.

9- Desalt Olives (Second Boil):

• Drain the first boil's water from the olives.
• Add fresh water and boil them again for another 10 minutes.

10- Combine Olives & Parsley:
- Once the chicken is cooked, drain the olives and add them to the multi-cooker.
- Mix thoroughly with chopped parsley.

11- Thicken Sauce:
- Allow the mixture to cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Adjust to desired sauce consistency.

12- Optional Chicken Browning:
- Remove chicken drumsticks.
- If desired, brown them further in an oven until the skin is crispy and golden.

13- Serve:
- Present the chicken alongside the olive and carrot mixture on a plate.
- Finish with a garnish of chopped parsley.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
Total Time: 40-50 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: Approx. 450 kcal per serving
Proteins: 30g per serving
Fats: 25g per serving
Carbohydrates: 20g per serving
Equipment: Bosch AutoCook Multi-Cooker, Small saucepan, Induction hob, Silicone spatula, Small red spoon, Oven for optional browning

Cooking Tips

• Double Desalting: Reduces the olives' saltiness while maintaining flavor.
• Cinnamon Perfecting: The cinnamon stick provides flavor without darkening the sauce.

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Tajine Zitoune