CHICKEN TAJINE WITH PRESERVED LEMON AND OLIVES
Chicken Tajine with preserved lemon is known to be Morocco's second most popular dish after couscous and considered to be the national dish. Tajine is a pot which is made from heavy clay that has been glazed. The shape of the pot is designed to promote the return of all condensate to the bottom. The base of the pot is flat and circular with low sides, and the lid is a shape of a large dome. This recipe was shown on SBS's Food Safari by chef's Hassan M'Souli. I served it with Recipe #221217. Preparation time does not included overnight marinating time.
Provided by Chef floWer
Categories Chicken
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Chermoula Marinade: In a small bowl add saffron threads in water and allow to soak for a few minutes.
- In a food processor add all the 'Chermoula marinade' ingredients and combine until it forms a paste.
- Cover and allow 'Chermoula marinade' to stand for 30 minutes before using. (Chermoula marinade can be stored in the refrigerator for up to seven days).
- Wash and dry the chicken, then rub all over with half of the chermoula marinade and refrigerate overnight or for at least two hours.
- After marinating, cut tomato and onion into thin wedges and combine a little more chermoula marinade. Then spread the tomato and onion into the base of the tajine.
- Place the chicken pieces on top of tomato and onion mixture arranging them in the centre of the tajine.
- Coat potato wedges with the chermoula marinade and arrange the potatoes around chicken.
- Top the chicken with onion slices, then tomato slices and olives in between the potato wedges.
- Mix chopped coriander/cilantro with remaining chermoula marinade and water (you made add less water, it depends how much your tajine could hold). Pour mixture on top of tomatoes and onions.
- Top with preserved lemon wedges then cover tajine with lid. Cook on a very low gas heat for 45 minutes. Do not stir or lift the lid during the cooking process.
- Serve with suggested couscous.
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Tshoba Bambiso
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is cooked perfectly and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.
M Muzamil
[email protected]This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili pepper or omitting it altogether.
Romik shrestha
[email protected]I'm always looking for new chicken recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. It's easy to make and the chicken is so flavorful.
Fatim Mansaray
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the end result is delicious.
Victoria Okudinani
[email protected]I'm not a fan of chicken, but I really enjoyed this dish. The preserved lemon and olives add a lot of flavor.
Victor Matafi
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and the presentation is beautiful.
Khann Marwat
[email protected]Wow! This dish is amazing. The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Minat Issah
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt or omitting the olives altogether.
S A Sumon Official
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Adem ibrahim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of preserved lemons, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the olives added a nice salty flavor.
Ezekiel Gomez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the chicken is always tender and juicy.
Damzytone DML
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The preserved lemon and olives really make it special.
kleiner deutscher Junge
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.
Tikin TBomb
[email protected]This was a great recipe. Easy to follow and the end result was delicious.
Ehsan Sabir
[email protected]My family loved this dish! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the preserved lemon and olives added a unique and delicious touch. I will definitely be making this again.