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Spiced Orange Blossom Chicken Tagine with Saffron and Almonds

Spiced Orange Blossom Chicken Tagine with Saffron and Almonds

A rich, aromatic Moroccan chicken tagine infused with saffron, ginger, and a delicate hint of orange blossom water, slow-cooked to perfection with preserved lemon, green olives, and toasted almonds. This smart cooker recipe brings the authentic flavors of Morocco to your table with ease.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 3 cm piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 60ml warm water
  • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/2 preserved lemon, flesh removed, rind thinly sliced
  • 150g green Moroccan olives, pitted
  • 60ml olive oil
  • 250ml chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp orange blossom water
  • 50g blanched almonds, toasted (for garnish)
  • Fresh cilantro and parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
A rich, aromatic Moroccan chicken tagine infused with saffron, ginger, and a delicate hint of orange blossom water, slow-cooked to perfection with preserved lemon, green olives, and toasted almonds. This smart cooker recipe brings the authentic flavors of Morocco to your table with ease.
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