sig's Chicken Tagine with preserved Lemons Recipe

Name: sig's Chicken Tagine with preserved Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 90 ml (6 tablespoon) best olive oil; 1 tsp coarse.sea salt; 1 dash of juice (about 1/2 lemon); 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped; 5 clove garlic, crushed; 1 1/4 tsp ground ginger; 1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 large pinch of crushed saffron threads; 1 chicken ,weight between 1 1/2 and 2 kg; 750 ml chicken stock or water; 125 grams or more ripe olives.; 1 large bunch of(cilantro) chopped; 1 large bunch parsley ,chopped; 2 preserved lemon, sliced or chopped ,optional

Servings: persons

90 ml (6 tablespoon) best olive oil
1 tsp coarse.sea salt
1 dash of juice (about 1/2 lemon)
1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped
5 clove garlic, crushed
1 1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 large pinch of crushed saffron threads
1 chicken ,weight between 1 1/2 and 2 kg
750 ml chicken stock or water
125 grams or more ripe olives.
1 large bunch of(cilantro) chopped
1 large bunch parsley ,chopped
2 preserved lemon, sliced or chopped ,optional

1
heat two tablespoon of the oil to simmer,add onion ,soften to golden brown colour.
2
crush two of the cloves of garlic mix with salt ,lemon juice and a little coriander ,rub into cavity of chicken.
3
crush rest of garlic ,mix with ginger,cinnamon,saffron and some of the olive oil ,mix into onions simmer until fragrant, rub this onto chicken ,leave to stand for 30-45 minutes
4
place chicken breast down into a well fitting tagine or casserole dish.Add the stock or water if preferred .Bring to boil,reduce to simmer cook for about 1 and 1/4 hours, turning the chicken a few times.
5
add the olives and lemons, coriander and parsley,cover and cook for 15 minutes, until.chicken is tender and moist.You can transfer the chicken to oven proof dish and cook in oven for last 15 minutes on 190C to get more colour onto the chicken.
6
garnish with more coriander and parsley
7
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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 90 ml (6 tablespoon) best olive oil, 1 tsp coarse.sea salt, 1 dash of juice (about 1/2 lemon), 1 large Spanish onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, sig's Chicken Tagine with preserved Lemons 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.

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sig's Chicken Tagine with preserved Lemons

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Variations & substitutions

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