Easy Chicken Tagine/Tajine With Olives and Lemon

Name: Easy Chicken Tagine/Tajine With Olives and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs skinless chicken breast halves; 2 skinless chicken leg quarters (about 1 pound); ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth; ¾ cup whole green olives, pitted; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon rind; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs skinless chicken breast halves
2 skinless chicken leg quarters (about 1 pound)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
¾ cup whole green olives, pitted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon rind
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
2
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
3
Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
4
Remove chicken from pan.
5
Add onion and garlic to pan, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
6
Add chicken, broth, olives, cinnamon, and ginger; bring to boil.
7
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
8
Turn chick over; cook, uncovered 15 minutes.
9
Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon.
10
Add lemon rind, juice, cilantro, and parsley to pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
11
Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.

306

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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 12 lbs skinless chicken breast halves, 2 skinless chicken leg quarters (about 1 pound), ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Easy Chicken Tagine/Tajine With Olives and 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!