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Sweet‑Savory Chicken and Quince Tagine
A Moroccan tagine with sweet‑savory notes, combining marinated chicken, tender quinces, mandarins, raisins and a sauce scented with cinnamon, star anise and orange‑flower water. Perfect for a convivial autumn or winter meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinate the chicken at least 1 hour so the flavors penetrate
- • Thicken the sauce without burning it
- • Cook the quinces just enough for them to stay firm
- • Cook the chicken to 75°C internal temperature
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination
- • Be careful of hot steam from the cooking bag when removing from the oven
- • Wear gloves or use a towel when handling the boiling sauce saucepan
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