Green Olive, Preserved Lemon And Chicken Tagine

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.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!