Chicken Tagine With Olives & Preserved Lemon Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine With Olives & Preserved Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 roasting chicken; 14 lb chicken gizzard (optional); 14 lb chicken liver (optional); 1 bunch fresh coriander (chopped); 12 lb onion (chopped); 5 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon of real saffron; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 3 small preserved lemons; handful olive (preferably stoned); salt (fine); rock salt; water

Servings: persons

1 roasting chicken
14 lb chicken gizzard (optional)
14 lb chicken liver (optional)
1 bunch fresh coriander (chopped)
12 lb onion (chopped)
5 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon of real saffron
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
3 small preserved lemons
handful olive (preferably stoned)
salt (fine)
rock salt
water

1
First rub the rock salt into the chicken pieces and then wash the chicken in the white wine vinegar and water.
2
Leave for 10 minutes.
3
Rinse and dry and place onto a clean plate.
4
For the marinade place the following ingredients into a large bowl: 3 tablespoons of olive oil, coriander, cinnamon, saffron, pinch of fine salt, 1/2 the onions, garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika, turmeric (colourant).
5
Mix all these ingredients into the oil and crush the garlic and add a little water to paste.
6
Roll the chicken pieces into the marinade and leave for 10-15 minutes.
7
For cooking use a tagine (traditional Moroccan dish) or a deep, heavy bottom casserole dish.
8
Heat the dish up and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot dish.
9
Drop in the chicken and pour over the excess marinade juices.
10
Add the remaining onions, gizzards, chicken livers, olives and chopped preserved lemons (no pulp).
11
Cook in medium hot oven (150C) for 45 minutes.
12
Serve with fresh bread or loaf.

6207

kcal

Calories

147

Fat

172

Carbs

1014

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 roasting chicken, 14 lb chicken gizzard (optional), 14 lb chicken liver (optional), 1 bunch fresh coriander (chopped), and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Olives & Preserved Lemon 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Tagine With Olives & Preserved Lemon

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Variations & substitutions

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