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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

A zesty and aromatic Moroccan classic, featuring tender chicken simmered with tangy preserved lemons, briny green olives, and a fragrant blend of spices in a smart cooker for effortless perfection.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 60
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks), skin removed
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander), roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 preserved lemon, rinsed and quartered, flesh removed
  • 150g green Moroccan olives, pitted
  • 50ml olive oil
  • 250ml water (or chicken stock)
  • Salt to taste
A zesty and aromatic Moroccan classic, featuring tender chicken simmered with tangy preserved lemons, briny green olives, and a fragrant blend of spices in a smart cooker for effortless perfection.
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