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A traditional chicken tagine with tender chicken, olives, preserved lemons, and aromatic spices, served in a tagine dish.

Chicken Tagine Lemons and Olives

Savor the rich flavors of this Chicken Tagine with Lemons and Olives! A traditional Moroccan dish, this tagine is bursting with tender chicken, tangy preserved lemons, and savory olives, all cooked to perfection in a fragrant, aromatic sauce. Follow this easy recipe to create a dish that’s sure to impress. Download now and bring the taste of Morocco to your kitchen.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Moroccan
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 preserved lemon, quartered
  • ½ cup green olives, pitted and halved
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the chicken thighs and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the sliced onion and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the preserved lemon quarters and olives. Cover and cook on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Tagine with Lemons and Olives!

Notes

Calories: 400 kcal per serving