Harissa bil Djaj (Libyan Chicken Harissa)
Harissa bil djaj is a flavorful and aromatic Libyan chicken dish. It features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and spicy tomato sauce, infused with a blend of aromatic spices. This dish is known for its bold flavors and is often served with bread or couscous, making it a satisfying and comforting meal.
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"Harissa bil Djaj (Libyan Chicken Harissa)" from the Wikibooks Cookbook (https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Harissa_bil_Djaj_(Libyan_Chicken_Harissa), revision 4511950), by its contributors (https://en.wikibooks.org/w/index.php?title=Cookbook:Harissa_bil_Djaj_(Libyan_Chicken_Harissa)&action=history), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).
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Ingredients
- 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
Method
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
- 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.
- Pour in the water or chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 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.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve the hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley. Accompany with bread or couscous to soak up the flavorful sauce.