Citrus Chicken Tagine

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2 tablespoons harissa

1 tablespoon smoked paprika 

1 tablespoon ground turmeric 

1 teaspoon ground cumin 

1 teaspoon ground ginger 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 

1/2 teaspoon cardamom 

1/2 teaspoon cayenne 

2 Cara Cara oranges, zested, then cut into 8 pieces

4 tablespoons canola oil

8 bone-in chicken thighs 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

4 cloves garlic, minced 

1 Spanish onion, diced 

1 1/2 cups canned whole tomatoes, hand crushed 

1 cup chicken stock 

1 cup large green olives, pitted 

1/2 cup dried apricots, diced 

1/4 cup chopped preserved lemon 

Cooked couscous, for serving 

1 Meyer lemon, thinly sliced 

Fresh cilantro and mint leaves, for garnish