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Moroccan Traditional Chicken Tagine

Moroccan Traditional Chicken Tagine

Chicken Tagine is a classic Moroccan dish known for its aromatic and flavorful combination of spices and ingredients. Cooked in a traditional earthenware pot called a tagine, the dish typically features chicken pieces slow-cooked with a mixture of onions, garlic, ginger, saffron, and preserved lemons.
Often, it also includes olives, dried fruits like apricots or prunes, and a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, and cinnamon. The slow-cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a rich and savory dish. Chicken Tagine is usually served with couscous or bread, making it a comforting and hearty meal that is a staple of Moroccan cuisine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine international
Servings 2
Calories 600 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Onions
  • 1 Clove of garlic
  • 1 Celery stalk
  • 2 Chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Ground ginger
  • 3.38 fl oz Water
  • 4 Saffron threads
  • 1 Small preserved lemon in salt
  • 1 Organic lemon
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 0.35 oz Butter
  • 20 Green olives unstoned
  • 2 Sprigs of cilantro
  • Salt

Instructions
 

  • Remove the first layer of skin from the onions and finely chop them.
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  • Wash the celery stalk and cut it into pieces.
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  • Use a garlic press to extract the pulp from the garlic clove.
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  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of oil. Sauté the garlic, onions, celery, turmeric, ginger, and salt for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
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  • Heat another skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil and the butter over high heat. Brown the chicken thighs on all sides for 5 minutes.
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  • Cut the preserved lemon into quarters. Remove the pulp and chop the skin. Slice the organic lemon into rounds.
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  • Put the saffron threads in 6.76 fl oz of hot water.
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  • Place the garlic, onions, and celery at the bottom of a tagine dish. Lay the chicken thighs on top. Add the lemon slices, preserved lemon, and olives. Pour the saffron-infused water over everything. Cover the tagine.
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  • Bake at 356°F (180°C) for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking for 10 minutes.
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  • Garnish the tagine with cilantro leaves.
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