Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tagine Recipe

Name: Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken legs (de-skinned if you prefer); 2 small white onions; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 piece gingerroot; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 sprigs coriander; pitted green olives; 1 whole preserved lemon, sliced; 2 teaspoons harissa or 2 teaspoons chili paste; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon ginger powder; 1 teaspoon turmeric (for color) or 1 teaspoon saffron (for color); 3 dried chilies (to garnish)

Servings: persons

4 chicken legs (de-skinned if you prefer)
2 small white onions
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 piece gingerroot
2 cups chicken broth
4 sprigs coriander
pitted green olives
1 whole preserved lemon, sliced
2 teaspoons harissa or 2 teaspoons chili paste
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 teaspoon turmeric (for color) or 1 teaspoon saffron (for color)
3 dried chilies (to garnish)

1
Saute the diced onions and garlic in the pot on low heat just to sweat the onions. While doing so, pan fry the chicken legs in a separate pan just to get a golden brown on both sides.
2
Add the cumin, ginger and turmeric to the onions and garlic.
3
Place the chicken legs side by side into the pot with the onions and add a light chicken broth (unsalted) just enough but not covering the chicken. Add the sliced preserved lemon and green olives. The lemon is sour and salty so there is no need to add any salt to this dish.
4
Let the broth reduce, add the harissa and stir. Turn the chicken over and spoon the sauce over the meat.
5
When the chicken is cooked, garnish with chopped coriander, dried whole chilis and sliced preserved lemon.
6
Serve this dish along with fluffy cous cous :).

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken legs (de-skinned if you prefer), 2 small white onions, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tagine 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.

Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tagine

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