Chicken Tajine

Name: Chicken Tajine
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 cup olive oil; 1 (4-lb.) chicken, cut into 10 pieces; 1 cup dried apricots; 1 cup crushed, pitted green olives; 1 red onion, cut into eighths; 1 Tbs. crushed red pepper flakes; 1 Tbs. cumin; 1 cup chicken stock; zest of 1 lemon; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro; salt and pepper to taste

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Yield: 6 servings

Yield: 6 servings

Directions

Heat oil in a large straight-sided skillet or a Dutch oven. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to hot oil to sear. Remove to a plate.
Saute onion until soft then add turmeric, crushed red pepper flakes, apricots, olives, lemon zest and chicken stock. Stir and cook for a few minutes.
Return chicken to pan, bring to a boil and then partially cover and lower to a simmer. Simmer for 20 more minutes. Tear fresh cilantro over chicken before serving.