Keyword: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
Servings: 8People
Calories: 362kcal
Equipment
1 Large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven with a lid
1 Cutting board
1 Chef's knife
1 Measuring cups and spoons
1 Mixing spoon
Ingredients
8bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2large onions, chopped
4garlic cloves, minced
11-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
2tspground cumin
2tspground coriander
1tspground cinnamon
1tsppaprika
1/4tspground turmeric
1/4tspcayenne pepper
2cupschicken broth
1cupgreen olives, pitted
182cuppreserved lemon, pulp removed, rind chopped
2tbsphoney
2tbspolive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, and sear them in the pot until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Add the onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot, and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the pot, and stir until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth, olives, preserved lemon, and honey to the pot, and stir to combine.
Return the chicken to the pot, making sure it is fully submerged in the liquid.
Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
Make sure to season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper before searing them to ensure maximum flavor.Searing the chicken before adding it to the pot adds extra flavor and helps to keep the chicken moist during the cooking process.If you can't find preserved lemons, you can easily make your own by salting lemons and storing them in a jar for several weeks.