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Chicken Tajine with Potatoes and Homemade Bread
A comforting Moroccan tajine of chicken thighs simmered with potatoes, olives, preserved lemon and fresh herbs, served with soft homemade bread. Ideal for the iftar meal during Ramadan.
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Critical Success Points
- • Let the bread dough rise (step 2)
- • Brown the chicken thighs to develop juices (step 5)
- • Simmer long enough to tenderize the chicken (step 7)
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
- • Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 75 °C before serving.
- • Be careful with hot oil when browning the chicken.
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