Lemon, Chicken & Green Olive Tagine Recipe

Name: Lemon, Chicken & Green Olive Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 4 chicken thigh fillets, halved; 2 onions, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 350 g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges; ½ cup pitted green olives; 25 g preserved lemons, cut into strips; 1 lemon, juice of; 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped; Turkish bread, sliced, to serve

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
4 chicken thigh fillets, halved
2 onions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cumin
350 g desiree potatoes, peeled, cut into wedges
½ cup pitted green olives
25 g preserved lemons, cut into strips
1 lemon, juice of
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Turkish bread, sliced, to serve

1
Heat the oil over a high heat in a heavy-based pan or tagine dish, and cook the chicken in batches for 2 minutes on each side until lightly browned; remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
2
Reduce the heat to medium and saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes or until it has softened; add the turmeric and cumin and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
3
Return the chicken to the pan with 21/2 cups of water (or a mix of water and white wine); bring to the boil, then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
4
; remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm.
5
Add the potato to the pan and simmer, covered, for 12-15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
6
Meanwhile, place the olives in a small pan, cover with water and bring to the boil; drain off the water, then repeat this step.
7
Return the chicken to the pan with the olives, preserved lemon, lemon juice and parsley and stir to combine well until all the ingredients are heated through.
8
Serve with Turkish bread.

379

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 4 chicken thigh fillets, halved, 2 onions, sliced, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Lemon, Chicken & Green Olive 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.

Lemon, Chicken & Green Olive Tagine

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