Atayef Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Atayef Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 8 chicken thighs, bone-in
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 2 preserved lemons, sliced
  • • 1/2 cup green olives
  • • 1 tsp ras el hanout
  • • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 500ml chicken stock
  • • 1 bunch coriander, chopped

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the chicken thighs in olive oil in a tagine over medium-high heat.

2
Phase 2

Add the onion, ras el hanout, and ginger and fry until softened.

3
Phase 3

Pour in the stock, cover, and cook gently over low heat for 45 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Add the preserved lemon and olives and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes more.

5
Phase 5

Boil briskly for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce until glossy.

6
Phase 6

Sprinkle with coriander and serve with couscous.