tajine with chicken and fennel bulb

Name: Tajine with Chicken and Fennel Bulb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 4 - chicken medium breasts, bone in, skin removed; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 teaspoon(s) white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon(s) tumeric or safron; 1 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds; 1 tablespoon(s) gourmet salt blends rosemary, lemon & roasted garlic salt; 2 - large fennel bulbs, quartered; 1/2 cup(s) fennel fronds, coursly chopped; 1 - large onion, thinkly sliced; 1 - lemon, thinly sliced; 1 cup(s) chicken stock

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Tess Geer

Westerville, OH

Updated on Mar 2, 2013

This recipe is from the Le Souk Ceramique website and is DELICIOUS! I modified it to include only breasts. If you don't have a tajine, use a large saucepan. If you do have a tajine, it's important to use a heat defuser on your burner. I have purchased two from Le Souk and they are WONDERFUL. The clay distributes the heat and the shape of the tajine makes for perfectly steam cooked meals! DO follow the directions for curing the tajine before using (very easy). Don't let not having a tajine keep you from trying this recipe and bring a bit of healthy Moroccan cuisine to your kitchen!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - chicken medium breasts, bone in, skin removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon tumeric or safron
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 tablespoon gourmet salt blends rosemary, lemon & roasted garlic salt
2 - large fennel bulbs, quartered
1/2 cup fennel fronds, coursly chopped
1 - large onion, thinkly sliced
1 - lemon, thinly sliced
1 cup chicken stock

How To Make tajine with chicken and fennel bulb

Step 1

Place olive oil and spices in a gallon zip lock bag. Add chicken breasts and massage to coat.

Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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!
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