TAGINE OF CHICKEN, PRESERVED LEMON, & OLIVES

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Iv'e been craving this since going to DC to meet others from zaar.We went to a place called the taste of Morocco. I found this recipe on line. Serve chicken, covered with sauce, over Couscous or Rice. Have Green Tea with Mint with or after the meal. This Tagine -- the word, also spelled Tajine, refers both to the cooking pot as well as a stew cooked in it -- is one of dozens of classic tagines prepared in Northern Africa, especially Morocco. The tagine consists of two parts: a round pot (traditionally clay), and a conical cover with a small hole which allows some steam to escape. A large dutch oven or something similar can also be used. Check out "the right place for Tagines": www.tagines.com.http://www.congocookbook.com/c0096.html

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 -4 cloves garlic, minced
olive oil, for pan-frying chicken and mixing marinade (or any oil)
1 -2 chicken, cut into serving sized pieces (or similar amount of chicken breasts)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch saffron
1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1 teaspoon turmeric (optional)
1 cinnamon sticks or 3 -5 pinches ground cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon coriander (optional)
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups chicken stock (or water)
1 cup green olives
2 preserved lemons, cut into slices (see recipe I have posted)
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix the garlic, some black pepper, and a spoonful of oil.
  • Rub the chicken with the mixture and set aside for a few hours or overnight.
  • Heat the oil in a large dutch oven (or tagine cooking pot, if you have one).
  • Fry the chicken until all sides begin to brown.
  • Add spices.
  • (The black pepper, ginger, and saffron are most typical. If you have no saffron, consider one or two of the optional spices, which can be added according to you liking.) Add onions.
  • Stir-fry over high heat for a few minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, stock, or water.
  • Bring to broil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Cover, but leave a crack for steam to escape.
  • Simmer over low heat for thirty minutes or more.
  • Add olives and preserved lemons.
  • Add salt and adjust seasoning.
  • Continue to simmer.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.
  • If necessary, bring sauce to boil, stirring continuously, until thickened.

ashan ansar
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This tagine is a must-try! The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jonah Uche
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Amazing!


Kat Cartsay
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This tagine is delicious! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with couscous and it was a perfect meal.


Miracle Blakey
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I love the flavors in this tagine! The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I especially like the addition of the preserved lemons and olives. I will definitely be making this again.


Chris Kabwe
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This tagine is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The chicken is fall-apart tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious meal.


Sanam Sanam
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is moist and tender. I served it with couscous and it was a hit.


Shadow Stalker
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I love the combination of flavors in this tagine. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I especially like the addition of the preserved lemons and olives.


Yahya Yaqoob
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This was my first time making tagine and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Nayeli Martinez
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I've made this tagine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and complex. I love serving it with couscous or rice.


celine anpane
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This tagine was a hit with my family! The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the combination of the preserved lemons and olives. I will definitely be making this again.