CHICKEN TAGINE WITH OLIVES AND PRESERVED LEMONS

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Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 17

5 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon Saffron threads, pulverized
1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
1 teaspoon Sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
6 Chicken thighs, cut in half or thirds
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
3 Medium onions, sliced thin
1 Cinnamon stick
8 Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
8 Cracked green olives, pitted and halved
3 Preserved lemons, small
1 cup Chicken stock
1/2 Juice of fresh lemon
1 tablespoon Chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Mix garlic, saffron, ginger, paprika, cumin and turmeric together. If not using kosher chicken, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  • Add pepper to taste. Rub chicken with mixture, cover, refrigerate and marinate 3 to 4 hours.
  • Heat oil in heavy skillet. Add chicken and brown on all sides. Remove to platter. Add onions to the skillet, and cook over medium-low heat about 15 minutes, until lightly browned. Add cinnamon stick.
  • Put chicken on onions, and scatter with olives. Quarter the lemons, remove pulp and cut skin in strips. Scatter over chicken. Mix stock and lemon juice. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover tagine or skillet, place over low heat, and cook about 30 minutes, until chicken is done. Scatter parsley on top, and serve.

Rizzla Thing
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Oladele adekunle
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I'm always looking for new chicken recipes, and this one is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Aflatoon Ali
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I used rotisserie chicken and it was delicious. The sauce is flavorful and tangy, and the olives and preserved lemons add a nice touch.


Moloko Makgalo
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Samahir Shayan
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Md Niyaz
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I'm not a huge fan of olives, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was so flavorful and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Alana Black
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This tagine was easy to make and so delicious! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked perfectly in the sauce. The olives and preserved lemons added a lovely flavor to the dish.


ShiriKoren
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the olives and preserved lemons added a nice touch.


Uche Kingsley
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This chicken tagine was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the olives and preserved lemons added a lovely briny and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.