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A fragrant and flavorful Moroccan chicken tagine, slow-cooked with preserved lemons, olives, and aromatic spices. This dish is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, perfect for a comforting and gourmet meal.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)2.5 lbs
- halves Preserved lemons2
- Green olives1/2 cup
- Onion1 medium
- Garlic4 cloves
- inch Ginger1
- Olive oil2 tablespoons
- Chicken broth1 cup
- Cumin1 teaspoon
- Turmeric1 teaspoon
- Ginger (ground)1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon1/2 teaspoon
- Pinch Saffron threads
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black pepper
- Fresh cilantro2 tablespoons
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Rinse the chicken pieces and pat them dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the cumin, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken pieces.
Chop the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
Rinse the preserved lemons, remove the pulp, and cut the rinds into quarters.
Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the browned chicken pieces back to the pot.
Add the preserved lemon rinds and olives to the pot. Crumble the saffron threads over the mixture.
Cover the tagine or Dutch oven and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.
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