EASY CHICKEN TAGINE/TAJINE WITH OLIVES AND LEMON

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From Cooking Light magazine, an easy way to prepare a dish like the traditional Moroccan stew. This is great served with couscous.

Provided by chelseas

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breast halves
2 skinless chicken leg quarters (about 1 pound)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup whole green olives, pitted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
  • Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove chicken from pan.
  • Add onion and garlic to pan, cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add chicken, broth, olives, cinnamon, and ginger; bring to boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
  • Turn chick over; cook, uncovered 15 minutes.
  • Remove chicken from pan with a slotted spoon.
  • Add lemon rind, juice, cilantro, and parsley to pan and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 263.2, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 40.3

Dani Littleton
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to serve for company.


stanlees Vlog
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This is my go-to recipe for chicken tagine. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Dustin Byrd
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This tagine is so flavorful and easy to make. I love the combination of chicken, olives, and lemons.


Thu ya Us. Mopile
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I've made this tagine several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for company because it's easy to make ahead of time.


Dozaluv Lehika
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend, and then I use it to make this tagine during the week.


Zamankhan Khanzaman
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I love the simplicity of this tagine. It's just a few ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish. I especially like the addition of the preserved lemons.


Cee-water Marthen
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This tagine is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve it with rice or quinoa.


Joel Gomez
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I'm not usually a fan of tagines, but this one was really good! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I'll definitely be making this again.


sharon joseph
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This tagine is easy to make and packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, olives, and lemons. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my guests.


zhikar acc
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I made this tagine last night and it was delicious! The chicken was so flavorful and moist, and the olives and preserved lemons added a nice briny touch. I served it over couscous and it was a hit with my family.


Waled Mustafa
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This chicken tagine is a fantastic dish! The flavors are incredible, and the chicken is so tender. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!