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Artichoke Olive Chicken Tagine

Diane Ridge, Freelance Contributor

May 1, 2006

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YIELD: 24 servings

1/3 cup olive oil
12 lbs. bone-in, skinless chicken legs and thighs, separated
6 lbs. baby artichokes, trimmed, quartered
3 lbs. red onion, cut into 1-inch strips
1/3 cup minced garlic
1 1/2 qts. cooked chick peas
1 1/2 lbs. California ripe olives, halved
3 qts. low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1 1/2 cups chopped mint
1/3 cup harissa

1. Heat oil in a large rondo over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pan and brown for 2-3 minutes on each side.
2. Transfer browned chicken to a clean sheet pan and place artichokes and onions in pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes until golden, then stir in garlic. Return chicken to pan. Add chick peas, olives, chicken broth, lemon juice, mint and harissa.
3. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on a low simmer for 1-11/2 hours until fork tender. Serve over warm couscous and garnish with slivered almonds and fresh mint.

Recipe and photo submitted by the California Olive Industry

About the Author

Diane Ridge

Freelance Contributor, Food Management

Diane Ridge is a former staff food editor and current freelance contributor to Food Management.

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