Tajine Zitoun is a traditional casserole dish unique to the capital Algeria. It takes its name from the clay pot called “tajin” in which it is cooked. It is world famous for being a dish made with olives. There are also varieties made with lamb meat or meatballs instead of chicken meat.
Algeria Tagine Zitoune Chicken with Olives
Ingredients
Instructions
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Put the olives in a deep pot, add enough warm water to cover them and boil them over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.
This process is done to reduce the salt of the olives. -
After it boils sufficiently, drain the water and place the olives on a plate.
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Put oil in your pot and heat it. Add onion, garlic and chicken. Cook gently, stirring, for a few minutes. Add cumin, black pepper and salt and mix again.
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Add green olives, mushrooms and salt and mix.
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Add enough boiling water to cover it. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot. Bon Appetit!
