Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine (Djej Mqu

Name: Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine (Djej Mqualli)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, quartered; 2 onions, peeled and diced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon dried ground turmeric; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 ½ cups water; ⅛ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander); ⅛ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 small preserved lemon, quartered; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12-1 cup olive

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken, quartered
2 onions, peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried ground turmeric
salt and pepper, to taste
1 ½ cups water
⅛ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander)
⅛ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 small preserved lemon, quartered
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
12-1 cup olive

1
Place diced onions and garlic evenly over the base of a tagine.
2
Mix spices, salt, pepper, parsley, cilantro and water in a bowl.
3
Place chicken pieces in the marinade, coating all sides and place on top of the onions and garlic.
4
Pour the remaining marinade over and around the chicken and add the preserved lemon slices and drizzle the chicken with oil.
5
Set the tagine on the stove over medium to medium-high heat (be sure to use a heat diffuser).
6
Place the lid on the tagine and begin simmering.
7
.After about 10 to 15 minutes, turn the pieces over.
8
Replace the lid and continue simmering.
9
Turn the chicken one or two more times.
10
After about 30 minutes of cooking, add the olives and replace the lid.
11
Total cooking time with be around 45 minutes.
12
Before removing from the heat, be sure to check that it's cooked through and tender.
13
Serve in the tagine when it is done cooking.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken, quartered, 2 onions, peeled and diced, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon dried ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine (Djej Mqualli) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine (Djej Mqualli)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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