Tagine style chicken with preserved lemons Recipe

Name: Tagine style chicken with preserved lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb chicken breasts and thighs total; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp ginger powder; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 large bay leaf; 2 tbsp saffron oil; 1 medium onion chopped coarsely; 2 tbsp saffron oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp fresh ground pepper; 1/2 large preserved lemon; 1/2 cup green olives; 1 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp preserved lemon juice; 1 tsp chopped parsley; 1/2 cup black ripened olives

Servings: persons

2 lb chicken breasts and thighs total
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
4 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp ginger powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 large bay leaf
2 tbsp saffron oil
1 medium onion chopped coarsely
2 tbsp saffron oil
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
1/2 large preserved lemon
1/2 cup green olives
1 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp preserved lemon juice
1 tsp chopped parsley
1/2 cup black ripened olives

1
In a large bowl or zip lock bag, add the chicken, the oil, spices, garlic, ginger, cilantro, and saffron oil.
2
Mix well.
3
Add bay leaves and chicken, rubbing the marinade over all the pieces.
4
refrigerate for 2 hours or over night.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade.
6
and reserve marinade.
7
Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
8
In a tagine or large casserole over medium high heat add 2 tablespoons saffron oil.
9
Add chicken breast and lightly brown on both sides, about 5 minutes.
10
Then add onions and cook until just starting to brown, about 3 minutes.
11
Take half of the preserved lemon reserve the other half, so two quarters separate.
12
Slice the peeling into strips add to chicken.
13
Add reserved marinade, olives, and chicken stock.
14
Cover tightly and cook over medium low heat for 30 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is done.
15
Take some preserved lemon juice, parsley, and remaining preserved lemon.
16
Add to chicken to garnish.

635

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb chicken breasts and thighs total, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Tagine style chicken 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.

Tagine style chicken with preserved lemons

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