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Harissa bil Djaj (Libyan Chicken Harissa)

Harissa bil Djaj (Libyan Chicken Harissa) — a chicken recipe, 16 ingredients.

Chicken

contains meat

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (adjust according to spice preference)
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground caraway seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups water or chicken broth
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, harissa paste, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, coriander, caraway seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken with the spices.
  5. Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let simmer for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  7. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  8. Serve the hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Accompany with bread or couscous to soak up the flavorful sauce.

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Source

Wikibooks Cookbook — adapted under CC BY-SA 3.0