Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives
Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives is a traditional Moroccan dish that features tender chicken cooked with a blend of aromatic spices, olives, and preserved lemons. The chicken is usually browned first, then simmered slowly in a tagine or a heavy pot with onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, and other spices. Green or black olives and preserved lemons are added towards the end of the cooking process to impart a distinctive tangy flavor. This dish is typically served with couscous or bread, making it a flavorful and hearty meal perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken cut into pieces, skin removed
- 1 Onion sliced
- 1 Garlic clove grated
- 3 Parsley sprigs
- 3 Cilantro sprigs
- About 10 Green olives
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 Preserved lemon
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the onion and place it at the bottom of a pot. Place the chicken pieces on top. Drizzle with olive oil and generously season with salt. Add pepper and spices. Press the garlic clove.
- Mix everything well to distribute the flavors evenly.
- Heat on the stove and brown the chicken until it starts to grill. Add the olives and preserved lemon, then cover with water. Cover and cook for 40 minutes over medium heat.
- Add the chopped herbs just before serving.
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