Chicken Tagine Stuffed with Coriander

I love making this beautiful Chicken Tagine Stuffed with Coriander. It’s really tasty, and cooked with hardly any spice or herbs, and when I say tasty, I really mean it. I am not sure why, but somehow the crème fraîche goes well with olives, and so does the lemon and the coriander. Well, what I am really saying is that everything works well together in this recipe. It’s pretty cheap to make and you can get the chicken thighs anywhere.

I find this part of the chicken is very tasty, and those of you who are big chicken lovers will know what I mean. Its succulent and versatile, and this Chicken Tagine Stuffed with Coriander is not just another chicken recipe, it’s our family recipe and the first dish that my sister taught me how to make and I have never forgotten it.

The reason my sister showed me many recipes is because when I was younger I used to work every hour there was, and so she taught me how to cook good tasty food, but most importantly, it had to be quick to make. She also helped me to learn how to cook with a pressure cooker. I couldn’t imagine life without one now! I am also a great lover of high quality non-stick pans – I know this sounds a bit obvious, but get a really decent set, treat them well, and you’ll never need to replace them.

Anyway, lets cook this beautiful chicken:

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Chicken Tagine Stuffed with Coriander

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Course

Main Course

Cuisine

Tagine Dishes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

45 minutes

Servings

portions

Ingredients

• 6 chicken thighs filleted and skinned
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander or frozen
• 1 tsp Salt & Pepper freshly ground
• 1 cup creme fraiche
• 2 tbsp Lemon Juice This is a must!
• 1 cup Button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup Green olives rinced then sliced
• 1 small Shallot finely chopped
• 1 knob Butter
• 1 tsp Olive oil

Course Main Course Cuisine Tagine Dishes Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Servings portions Ingredients 6 chicken thighs filleted and skinned 2 tbsp fresh coriander or frozen 1 tsp Salt & Pepper freshly ground 1 cup creme fraiche 2 tbsp Lemon Juice This is a must! 1 cup Button mushrooms 1/2 cup Green olives rinced then sliced 1 small Shallot finely chopped 1 knob Butter 1 tsp Olive oil

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Instructions

1. Rinse the chicken thighs then open them out flat, skin facing down and the filleted side facing you. Then sprinkle the chopped coriander and season with salt and pepper. Tie it with cooking string on both sides if the thighs are large.

   
2. In a medium frying pan on a high heat, add the butter and the oil, being careful not to burn the butter Add the shallots and fry - keep stirring with a wooden spoon.
3. Add the chicken, and keep tossing until it's nice and brown. Add the button mushrooms and olives and toss well for 15 mins. You should now have a sticky glaze, exactly what you should have.

   
4. Add the lemon juice first (always first - this is an important part of cooking) and then add the creme fraiche. Cook uncovered for another 15 mins, then cover and cook for further 10/15mins.

   

Recipe Notes

I serve this dish with a creamy buttered mashed potato.

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