Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons & Olives

This dish is pure Moroccan comfort. The chicken falls apart in a silky sauce of spices, preserved lemons, and green olives — best enjoyed with warm bread or fluffy couscous.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces

• 2 preserved lemons, quartered

• 1 cup green olives

• 2 onions, finely sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• 1 tsp ground ginger

• 1 tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Small bunch fresh coriander & parsley, chopped

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Steps:

1. In a tagine or large pan, sauté onions and garlic in olive oil until soft.

2. Add chicken, spices, salt, and herbs. Brown gently.

3. Add a splash of water, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add preserved lemons and olives, simmer uncovered 15–20 mins more.

5. Serve with warm flatbread or couscous.

   
   

Tips:

Add saffron if you like for extra depth. Let it rest 10 mins before serving for best flavor.