Chicken Tagine


Tagine Rub

1/4c chopped fresh parsley
1/4c chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Baking Sauce

1/2c chicken broth
1/4c chopped green olives
1 tbsp grated lemon rind
1 1/2tsp fresh lemon juice
1/4tsp salt
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can plum tomatoes, chopped

4c hot cooked couscous
Cilantro sprigs (optional)

Preheat oven to 400°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, and rub over chicken. Place chicken pieces in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, add the broth and the next 5 ingredients (broth through tomatoes). Cover and bake at 400° for 1 hour or until chicken is done. Serve the tagine over couscous, and garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.