CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Rock salt
1 whole large chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon real saffron
Pinch fine salt
1/2 pound onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 pound gizzards, optional
1/4 pound chicken liver, optional
1/4 cup mixed olives, pitted
3 small preserved lemons

Steps:

  • First rub the rock salt into the chicken pieces and then wash the chicken in the white wine vinegar and water. Leave for 10 minutes. Rinse and dry and place onto a clean plate.
  • In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, coriander, cinnamon, saffron, fine salt, 1/2 the onions, garlic, cumin, ginger, paprika, turmeric. Mix all these ingredients into the oil and crush the garlic and add a little water to make a paste.
  • Roll the chicken pieces into the marinade and leave for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • For cooking, use a tagine (traditional Moroccan dish) or a deep, heavy bottom casserole dish. Heat the dish up and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the hot dish. Drop in the chicken and pour over the excess marinade juices. Add the remaining onions, gizzards, chicken livers, olives, and chopped preserved lemons (no pulp).
  • Cook in medium hot oven (350 degrees F) for 45 minutes.
  • Serve with fresh bread.

myaing shwe
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This is a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and complex.


Millionaire Maykel
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I would have liked the chicken to be a bit more tender, but overall the dish was good.


Ramiz Anwar
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


REFUGIO COLITASYAMOR
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I love the fact that this dish can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


Elijah Delight
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook. It's easy to follow and the dish turns out great.


Chris Boyd
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Lahiru LahiruGobbaya
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This dish is perfect for a party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it can be served warm or cold.


joyse perez
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I would definitely make this dish again. It was a great way to use up some leftover chicken.


Lwazi Mdungela
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and the whole family loved it.


Saqib Khurram
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I'm not a fan of olives, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was very tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Matas
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste.


Moeed Khan
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I found the chicken to be a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Kajally Joof
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender.


Naddezhda Istaneva
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I've made this tagine a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and complex.


mahmudul abir
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This was my first time making chicken tagine, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor.


Naveed qalandri
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The olives and preserved lemons add a nice touch of brininess and acidity that really balances out the richness of the chicken.


Companion Animal outreach
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This chicken tagine was a hit with my family! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.