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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives

A tangy and savory Chicken Tagine highlighted by the unique flavours of preserved lemons and olives.

120 mins total for first methodServes 4On the Hob
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Ingredients

Method

15 mins prep105 mins cook120 mins total

  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, turmeric, and ginger. Let them marinate for at least 1 hour.

  2. In a tagine or a heavy pot, cook the marinated chicken with a little olive oil until each side is golden brown. Add sliced onions and garlic and cook until soft.

  3. Add chicken stock just to cover the chicken. Bring to a simmer.

  4. Add preserved lemons and olives. Cover and cook on low heat for about 1 hour until the chicken is cooked through.

  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.

Notes

Using bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs will give you a juicier and more flavorful dish. The preserved lemons can be quite salty, so consider this when seasoning the dish.

About this recipe

This Chicken Tagine recipe features juicy chicken thighs, vibrant preserved lemons, and briny olives, all simmered in a tasty broth.

The preserved lemons lend a unique, citrusy aroma that's both refreshing and deeply flavourful, complementing the richness of the olives and the tenderness of the chicken beautifully.

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