Chicken, Spinach, and Dried Fruit Tagine

Directions

1. 1
   In a large Ziploc bag, combine the garlic paste, cumin, cinnamon, and black pepper, and blend thoroughly.
2. 2
   Add cubed chicken to the bag and seal it. Massage the bag until all surfaces of the meat are coated with the blended spices. Allow this to marinate for a minimum of 20 minutes, but not longer than overnight.
3. 3
   Add olive oil to tagine over medium heat.
4. 4
   When tagine and oil are thoroughly heated, add marinated chicken and cover tagine.
5. 5
   Let cook without lifting lid for 3 minutes, after which, occasionally check and turn chicken pieces until brown.
6. 6
   Add potatoes, spinach, figs, lemon juice, and raisins. Carefully fold tagine contents together until thoroughly blended.
7. 7
   Cook for 10 minutes at medium heat, folding contents occasionally, then reduce heat and let simmer without lifting lid for an additional 5 minutes.