Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons

Slow-cooked Moroccan stew with olives, preserved lemons, and warm spices

90 minutes
6 servings
14 ingredients
MediumMorocco

Named after the conical clay pot it's cooked in, tagine represents the heart of Moroccan cuisine. The combination of sweet and savory flavors with preserved lemons creates an exotic and aromatic dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 preserved lemons, quartered
  • 1 cup green olives
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the spices

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in tagine or Dutch oven, brown chicken pieces

  3. 3

    Remove chicken, sauté onions until golden

  4. 4

    Add garlic and remaining spices, cook until fragrant

  5. 5

    Return chicken, add broth and bring to simmer

  6. 6

    Cover and cook 45 minutes until chicken is tender

  7. 7

    Add preserved lemons and olives, cook 15 minutes more

  8. 8

    Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with couscous

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Nutrition (per serving)

385
Calories
32g
Protein
8g
Carbs
24g
Fat

Tags

North Africa
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