Mix together al the ingredients and rub it all over the chicken pieces.Keep aside for 30 minutes
In a nonstick skillet heat 4 tbsp olive oil. Add the chicken pieces with skin down. On medium heat brown the chicken on all sides. Remove and keep aside.
In a tagine heat the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil along with the oil in the skillet.
On medium heat saute the cinnamon along with the sliced onion till onions start to brown. Add the minced garlic; continue to saute till the onions start turn brown
Add tomatoes,paprika, turmeric powder along with lemon juice and salt. Stir through.
Add the chicken pieces. Cover and let cook on simmer till chicken is tender and cooked through.
Add the dates ;cover and cook for another 10 minutes till the dates turn soft,
Turn heat off. Garnish with toasted almonds and chopped coriander leaves.
Serve immediately with rice or Arabic bread
