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Chicken Tagine With Lemon and Olives Recipe | Djej M’Chermel | Moroccan food

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Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives

Cultural Context

Originating from Morocco, Chicken Tagine with Lemon and Olives is a beloved dish that showcases the region's rich culinary heritage. Traditionally cooked in a tagine, a clay pot that allows for slow cooking, this dish symbolizes hospitality and is often served during family gatherings and celebrations. The combination of preserved lemons and olives adds a unique tangy flavor, making it a staple in Moroccan cuisine. Today, this dish has found its way into kitchens around the world, celebrated for its aromatic spices and comforting qualities.

MoroccanMAmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/2 preserved lemon without the skin
1 teaspoon of ginger
1 teaspoon of turmeric
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
1 finely chopped onion
2-3 garlic cloves
a pinch of saffron
olive oil
optional juice of half a lemon
1/2-1 glass of water
1/2 cup of olives

green olives

🥗Healthier: kalamata olives

💰Cheaper: canned black olives

Kalamata olives offer a similar briny flavor, while canned black olives are more economical.

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken breast is leaner, and chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is a cost-effective substitute.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile, while dried cilantro is a budget option.

1

Mix all the ingredients together in a salad bowl, then marinate for minimum one hour.

2

Add olive oil to the tagine and on medium heat cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown.

3

Add 1/2-1 glass of water depending on the size of the tagine, then add half a cup of olives.

4

Put it on low heat and let it cook for 1.5 hours. Don't be tempted to open the lid while it's cooking.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

tagine

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Tagine de Poulet aux Citrons et OlivesMoroccan Chicken Tagine

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