Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Savory Moroccan Chicken Tajine with Olives and Preserved Lemon. This Moroccan-inspired dish, featuring a harmonious blend of spices, succulent chicken, and zesty preserved lemon, promises a flavorful experience.
Ingredients:
- 7.5 g Paprika
- 2.5 g Medium-ground Black Pepper
- 2.5 g Ground Cinnamon
- 2.5 g Ground Cumin
- 2.5 g Ginger
- 50 g Flour
- 550 g Skinless Chicken Pieces
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 Carrots, diagonally sliced into approximately 1 cm rounds
- 7.5 g Garlic Semolina
- 1 Large Potato, cut into 2 cm cubes
- 100 g Pitted Green Greek Olives
- 1 Preserved Lemon, cut into 8 wedges
- 30 g Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 30 g Fresh Coriander, chopped
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 350 ml Chicken Broth
- Salt
Directions:
Step 1 : Mix Paprika, Black Pepper, Cinnamon, Cumin, Ginger, and Salt. Combine ½ tablespoon of this spice mix with flour in a shallow dish. Coat the chicken with this mixture, reserving the remaining spice mix.
Step 2 : Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook for 7 minutes or until golden on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Step 3 : Mix the onion, carrots, Garlic Semolina, and the remaining spice mix in the pan. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until the onions are lightly golden.
Step 4 : Return the chicken to the pan. Add the potato, olives, preserved lemon, a tablespoon each of coriander and parsley, the Bay Leaf, and the broth.
Step 5 : Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour or until the chicken and potatoes are tender.
Step 6 : Sprinkle with the remaining coriander and parsley. If desired, serve this dish with cooked couscous.
About Tajine de Poulet aux Olives et Citron Confits:
The term “tajine” refers to both the Moroccan slow-cooked dishes and the traditional pot used for preparation. If you don’t have a tajine, a dutch oven can be used to simmer the chicken and vegetables with fragrant spices, preserved lemon, and olives.
How to Serve:
Garnish with fresh coriander and parsley before serving. Optionally, pair this dish with cooked couscous for a complete experience.
Cooking Information:
Servings: 6 Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 1 hour 15 min
