Chicken Tajine with Dates and Lemon

Name: Chicken Tajine with Dates and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 chicken, about 3 lb (1.4 kg), cut into 8 pieces (see note); 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth; 1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into large cubes; 2 celery stalks, sliced into chunks on the diagonal; 2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges; 6 Medjool dates, pitted and quartered; 1 confit lemon, peel only, diced small, or the zest of half a lemon, blanched; 2 tbsp fresh curly parsley, finely chopped; 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

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Preparation 15 MIN

Cooking 4 H 15 MIN
Servings 6
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Ingredients
Preparation

Ingredients

1 chicken, about 3 lb (1.4 kg), cut into 8 pieces (see note)
1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 cup (250 ml) chicken broth
1 sweet potato, peeled and sliced into large cubes
2 celery stalks, sliced into chunks on the diagonal
2 tomatoes, sliced into wedges
6 Medjool dates, pitted and quartered
1 confit lemon, peel only, diced small, or the zest of half a lemon, blanched
2 tbsp fresh curly parsley, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

Preparation

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the chicken in half of the oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, brown the onion in the remaining oil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the garlic and spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the broth. Bring to a boil. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add the sweet potato, celery, tomatoes, dates and lemon to the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours. It can be maintained on Warm for up to 2 hours.
Add the fresh herbs to the slow cooker. Adjust the seasoning. Serve the tajine with couscous, if desired, and drizzle with the cooking liquid.