𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝘾𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙠𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙇𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Moroccan chicken tagine with preserved lemon and green olives is a delicious and comforting dish full of traditional Moroccan flavors. Tender chicken is slowly cooked with onions, garlic, aromatic spices, preserved lemon, and olives. It is perfect for a family dinner and is best served with Moroccan bread.

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 large onions, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon saffron threads, optional
• 1 cup water
• 1 preserved lemon
• 1 cup green olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, season the chicken with ginger, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, salt, and paprika.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

3. Add the chopped onions and garlic. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the onions become soft.

4. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.

5. Add the saffron, parsley, cilantro, and water. Cover the tagine and cook over low heat for about 45–60 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

6. Wash the preserved lemon, remove the pulp, and cut the peel into thin strips.

7. Add the preserved lemon peel and green olives to the tagine during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

8. Continue cooking uncovered for a few minutes until the sauce becomes slightly thick.

9. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

10. Serve the Moroccan chicken tagine hot with fresh Moroccan bread.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this Moroccan chicken tagine with warm Moroccan bread to soak up the delicious sauce. You can also serve it with a fresh Moroccan salad or cooked vegetables.

Tips

• Use good-quality preserved lemons for the best traditional flavor.
• Cook the tagine slowly over low heat to make the chicken tender and flavorful.
• If you are using a traditional clay tagine, avoid placing it directly on high heat.
• You can add a small amount of saffron for extra aroma and color.

Enjoy!

Enjoy this delicious Moroccan chicken tagine with your family and discover the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine! 🇲🇦🍋🍗