Chicken Tagine With Preserved Lemons And Olives

Name: Chicken Tagine With Preserved Lemons And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken large, cut into 8 pieces; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; kosher salt; 1/2 pound onions chopped; 5 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 cup olives Mediterranean-style, pitted; 3 preserved lemons smalls; couscous

Servings: persons

1 whole chicken large, cut into 8 pieces
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon saffron
kosher salt
1/2 pound onions chopped
5 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 cup olives Mediterranean-style, pitted
3 preserved lemons smalls
couscous

1
Rub salt into the chicken pieces
2
Rinse in cool water and pat dry with clean paper towels
3
In a small bowl, mix saffron threads with 2 T boiling water. Set aside for 5-10 minutes.
4
In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, cilantro, cinnamon, saffron with the water, a pinch of salt, 1/2 the onions, cumin, ginger, paprika, and turmeric.
5
Add the minced garlic.
6
Mix to make a paste.
7
Roll the chicken pieces into the marinade and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.
8
For cooking, use a tagine or a deep, heavy bottom casserole dish.
9
Heat the dish up and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot dish.
10
Drop in the chicken and pour over the excess marinade juices.
11
Add the remaining onions, olives, and chopped preserved lemons.
12
Cook in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes.
13
Serve on top of couscous. Garnish with fresh parsley and toasted pine nuts.

279

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole chicken large, cut into 8 pieces, 5 tablespoons olive oil, 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine With Preserved Lemons And Olives 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!