Tajin Sibnekh

Tajin Sibnekh

Tajin Sibnekh

Tajin sibnekh is sort of a Tunisian chicken and egg bake; similar to an Italian frittata. The egg bake contains chicken, potatoes, peas, spinach, eggs, and Tunisian seasonings such as harissa ans ras el hanout.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Tunisian
Keyword: appetizer, Chicken, Eggs, main course, north african, Tunisian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • 9” x 13” glass baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 8 oz boneless skinless chicken breast cubed
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp harissa
  • 1 1/2 tsp ras el hanout
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 8 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat up cooking oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Fry the potatoes until golden brown; about 8 minutes. Remove from the pan.
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  • Add in the chicken and onions. Sauté for 6 minutes.
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  • Add in the harissa, tomato sauce, ras el hanout, butter, and water. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach. Let cool.
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  • In a large bowl, mix the beaten egg, peas, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
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  • Stir in the cooled chicken and spinach from the sauté pan and the fried potatoes.
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  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9” x 13” glass baking dish. Pour in the egg mixture.
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  • Bake for 20 minutes until the center is firm. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
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Serve as an appetizer, or even as a main course.