Chicken Tagine With Olives And Preserved Lemons Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Olives And Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Rock salt; 1 whole large chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon real saffron; Pinch fine salt; 1/2 pound onions, chopped; 5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 pound gizzards, optional; 1/4 pound chicken liver, optional; 1/4 cup mixed olives, pitted; 3 small preserved lemons

Servings: persons

Rock salt
1 whole large chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon real saffron
Pinch fine salt
1/2 pound onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 pound gizzards, optional
1/4 pound chicken liver, optional
1/4 cup mixed olives, pitted
3 small preserved lemons

1
First rub the rock salt into the chicken pieces and then wash the chicken in the white wine vinegar and water. Leave for 10 minutes. Rinse and dry and place onto a clean plate.
2
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, coriander, cinnamon, saffron, fine salt, 1/2 the onions, garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika, turmeric. Mix all these ingredients into the oil and crush the garlic and add a little water to make a paste.
3
Roll the chicken pieces into the marinade and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.
4
For cooking, use a tagine (traditional Moroccan dish) or a deep, heavy bottom casserole dish. Heat the dish up and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot dish. Drop in the chicken and pour over the excess marinade juices. Add the remaining onions, gizzards, chicken livers, olives, and chopped preserved lemons (no pulp).
5
Cook in medium hot oven (350 degrees F) for 45 minutes.
6
Serve with fresh bread.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Rock salt, 1 whole large chicken, cut into 8 pieces, 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 5 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Olives And Preserved Lemons 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 Tagine With Olives And Preserved Lemons

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