Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon And Olives

Name: Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon And Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chermoula Marinade; 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread; 1/4 cup water (to soad saffron); 2 garlic cloves, halved; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped; 1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed; 2 onions, Quartered; 1/2 red chile; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 pinch salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (chopped with stems and leaves) or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped with stems and leaves); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 bay leaves, torn in half; Chicken and Garnishes; 1 8 chicken drumsticks or 8 chicken thighs (With bones); 1 tomatoes; 1 onion; 2 large potatoes, cut into wedges; 1 onion, sliced; 1 tomatoes, sliced; 150 g green olives, pitted; 1 bunch fresh coriander or 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup water; 1 preserved lemon, cut into 6 segments

Servings: persons

Chermoula Marinade
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread
1/4 cup water (to soad saffron)
2 garlic cloves, halved
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
1/2 preserved lemon, rinsed
2 onions, Quartered
1/2 red chile
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh coriander (chopped with stems and leaves) or 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped with stems and leaves)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
2 bay leaves, torn in half
Chicken and Garnishes
1 8 chicken drumsticks or 8 chicken thighs (With bones)
1 tomatoes
1 onion
2 large potatoes, cut into wedges
1 onion, sliced
1 tomatoes, sliced
150 g green olives, pitted
1 bunch fresh coriander or 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup water
1 preserved lemon, cut into 6 segments

1
Chermoula Marinade: In a small bowl add saffron threads in water and allow to soak for a few minutes.
2
In a food processor add all the 'Chermoula marinade' ingredients and combine until it forms a paste.
3
Cover and allow 'Chermoula marinade' to stand for 30 minutes before using. (Chermoula marinade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days).
4
Wash and dry the chicken, then rub all over with half of the chermoula marinade and refrigerate overnight or for at least two hours.
5
After marinating, cut tomato and onion into thin wedges and combine a little more chermoula marinade. Then spread the tomato and onion into the base of the tajine.
6
Place the chicken pieces on top of tomato and onion mixture arranging them in the centre of the tajine.
7
Coat potato wedges with the chermoula marinade and arrange the potatoes around chicken.
8
Top the chicken with onion slices, then tomato slices and olives in between the potato wedges.
9
Mix chopped coriander/cilantro with remaining chermoula marinade and water (you made add less water, it depends how much your tajine could hold). Pour mixture on top of tomatoes and onions.
10
Top with preserved lemon wedges then cover tajine with lid. Cook on a very low gas heat for 45 minutes. Do not stir or lift the lid during the cooking process.
11
Serve with suggested couscous.

521

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Fat

Carbs

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chermoula Marinade, 1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, 1/4 cup water (to soad saffron), 2 garlic cloves, halved, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tajine With Preserved Lemon 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!