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Fragrant Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

Fragrant Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Green Olives

A classic Moroccan chicken tagine, slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices, tangy preserved lemons, and briny green olives. Tender chicken infused with a rich, vibrant sauce, effortlessly prepared in your smart cooker.

Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kg bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, quartered
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads, steeped in 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1 preserved lemon, rinsed and quartered (pulp removed if desired)
  • 150g green olives, pitted
  • 250ml chicken broth or water
  • Fresh cilantro and parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Salt to taste
A classic Moroccan chicken tagine, slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices, tangy preserved lemons, and briny green olives. Tender chicken infused with a rich, vibrant sauce, effortlessly prepared in your smart cooker.
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