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Moroccan Chicken Tagine
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Moroccan Chicken Tagine

90 min cook time
4 servings
medium
4.9

Slow-braised chicken with preserved lemon, olives, saffron and warm Moroccan spices.

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • Chicken pieces1 kg, skin-on
  • Preserved lemon1, rind sliced
  • Green olives½ cup
  • Onions2, thinly sliced
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Ginger powder1 tsp
  • Cumin1 tsp
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Saffron threadsa pinch
  • Olive oil4 tbsp

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Method

  1. 1

    Mix spices with olive oil and coat chicken. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

  2. 2

    Brown the chicken and remove. Fry onions until golden.

  3. 3

    Add saffron water, stock and herbs. Return chicken and add preserved lemon.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer for 45–60 minutes until chicken is very tender.

  5. 5

    Add olives and cook for 10 more minutes.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with couscous or bread.

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