Green Olive, Preserved Lemon And Chicken Tagine Recipe

Name: Green Olive, Preserved Lemon And Chicken Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp ground ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 pinch saffron threads; 3 lb whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 1 None red onion, finely sliced; 1 cup chicken stock or water; 1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; 3 oz whole green Sicilian olives; 2 1/2 oz preserved lemon, finely chopped; None None Couscous; 3.5 oz instant couscous; 1/2 cup chicken stock, hot; 2 tbsp currants; 2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp ground ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pinch saffron threads
3 lb whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 None red onion, finely sliced
1 cup chicken stock or water
1 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
3 oz whole green Sicilian olives
2 1/2 oz preserved lemon, finely chopped
None None Couscous
3.5 oz instant couscous
1/2 cup chicken stock, hot
2 tbsp currants
2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

1
In a large bowl, combine 1 tbsp oil with ginger, garlic and saffron. Coat chicken in mixture then set aside for 30 mins (or overnight in the fridge) to marinate.
2
In a tagine or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat remaining oil over high heat. Brown chicken for 4-5 mins. Remove from pan. Add onion and cook for 1-2 mins. Return chicken to pan along with stock, 1/2 of the herbs, olives and preserved lemon. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 1 hour, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
3
Meanwhile, place couscous in a large, heatproof container. Pour hot stock over top then cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for 5 mins then fluff with a fork to separate grains. Stir in currants and almonds.
4
Serve chicken with couscous and remaining herbs.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp ground ginger, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 pinch saffron threads, and more.

Yes, Green Olive, Preserved Lemon And Chicken Tagine 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.

Green Olive, Preserved Lemon And Chicken Tagine

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