chicken, olive and preserved lemon tagine

Name: Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 - whole chicken, quartered or 6-8 thighs depending on their size; 2 - onions, peeled and diced; 2 - garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon(s) dried ground cumin; 1 teaspoon(s) ground ginger; 1 teaspoon(s) dried ground turmeric; - salt and pepper, to taste; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/8 cup(s) fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander); 1/8 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1 - small preserved lemon, quartered; 1/4 cup(s) olive oil ( not extra virgin)

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Annacia *

Moose Jaw, SK

Updated on Jan 5, 2015

Chicken, Olive and Preserved Lemon Tagine (Djej M’qualli). This has fewer ingredients than most similar recipes but no less flavor. If you don't have a tagine a Dutch oven may be used. (Note: If time allows, marinate the chicken overnight before beginning to assemble the tagine)

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 - whole chicken, quartered or 6-8 thighs depending on their size
2 - onions, peeled and diced
2 - garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dried ground turmeric
- salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (coriander)
1/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 - small preserved lemon, quartered
1/4 cup olive oil ( not extra virgin)

How To Make chicken, olive and preserved lemon tagine

Step 1

Place diced onions and garlic evenly over the base of a tagine

Step 2

Mix spices, salt, pepper, parsley, cilantro and water in a bowl. Place chicken pieces in the marinade, coating all sides and place on top of the onions and garlic. Pour the remaining marinade over and around the chicken and add the preserved lemon slices and drizzle the chicken with oil.
Step 3

Set the tagine on the stove over medium to medium-high heat (be sure to use a heat diffuser). Place the lid on the tagine and begin simmering. After about 10 to 15 minutes, turn the pieces over, replace the lid and continue simmering.
Step 4

Turn the chicken one or two more times.
Step 5

After about 30 minutes of cooking, add the olives and replace the lid. Total cooking time with be around 45 minutes.
Step 6

Before removing from the heat, be sure to check that it's cooked through and tender. Serve in the tagine and enjoy.
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