Chicken Tagine
This recipe combines tender chicken breasts with flavorful green olives and aromatic spices to create a fragrant and delicious dish. The chicken is simmered in a rich sauce made with onions, garlic, preserved lemon peel, and a blend of warming spices like ras-el-hanout and saffron. The result is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for sharing with family and friends. Serve this savory chicken dish with a side of vegetables for a complete and nutritious dinner.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 125g/4½oz green olives
- 100ml/3½fl oz olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp ras-el-hanout
- ½g saffron
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large preserved lemon, peel only, chopped
- 3 tsp chopped fresh coriander
- 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
- , to serve vegetables
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan. Add the onions and fry gently, stirring frequently until they are soft and translucent. Add the chicken breasts and fry for a minute or two. Add the garlic, ras-el-hanout, saffron, ginger, and pepper and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden. Add the preserved lemon, coriander, parsley and the olives.
- Add enough water to just cover the chicken, then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer on a low heat for about 35 minutes.
Cook Time
1H
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 4
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