Ingredients
7tbspolive oil,divided
2onions,peeled and sliced
1whole chicken,cut into pieces
1tspground turmeric
1tspground cumin
1tspground coriander
1tspsalt
3cinnamon sticks
2bay leaves,crushed
1bunchfresh cilantro,chopped
2tbspfresh ginger root,peeled and minced
½cupwater
2tbspbutter
2pears,cored and sliced
2tbsphoney
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Heat 2 tablespoons o olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the onions for 8 to 10 minutes until softened and browned.
Transfer the onions into a tagine. Layer the chicken pieces on top of the onions.
Combine the turmeric, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in a small bowl, then mix well with the remaining 5 tablespoons of olive oil. Spread the spice mixture onto the chicken pieces.
Add the cinnamon pieces, bay leaves, ginger, and cilantro. Pour in ½ cup of water and cover tagine with a lid.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear.
Melt the butter in a skillet over low heat while the chicken is cooking. Add the sliced pears and honey and cook, while stirring, until the honey has caramelized.
Remove the tagine from the oven and stir in caramelized pears. Return to the oven and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Serve warm, and enjoy!
