Chicken & Tomato Tagine

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 red onion, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch saffron
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained (use a good quality brand)
• 2-3 lbs skinless chicken pieces, breasts & leg quarters
• 2 tablespoons fragrant honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon blanched almond, to garnish
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame seed, to garnish

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil over medium low heat in a large tagine. Heat the onion & garlic for several minutes then add the spices & cook until fragrant. Next stir in the tomatoes & lemon juice. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt & pepper then place in the sauce. Cover the tagine & cook on low heat for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Uncover the tagine & carefully stir in the honey & 1/2 cup of water. Recover & continue to cook for additional 30-45 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the almonds & sesame seeds on top of the chicken & serve hot with Moroccan bread.