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Chicken Tagine with Saffron, Preserved Lemon, and Green Olives

Chicken Tagine with Saffron, Preserved Lemon, and Green Olives

A classic Moroccan tagine featuring succulent chicken pieces infused with the aromatic flavors of saffron, ginger, turmeric, preserved lemon, and briny green olives. Cooked to perfection in a smart cooker, ensuring tender chicken and a rich, fragrant sauce.

Recipe Details

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 60
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg chicken (thighs and drumsticks), skin removed, cut into pieces
  • 2 large onions, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, rough chopped
  • 1/2 bunch fresh parsley, rough chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp warm water
  • 1/2 preserved lemon, flesh removed, rind thinly sliced
  • 150g green Moroccan olives, pitted
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 250ml water or chicken broth
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: a handful of toasted almonds for garnish
A classic Moroccan tagine featuring succulent chicken pieces infused with the aromatic flavors of saffron, ginger, turmeric, preserved lemon, and briny green olives. Cooked to perfection in a smart cooker, ensuring tender chicken and a rich, fragrant sauce.
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