Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons

Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons is a fragrant Moroccan dish that combines tender chicken with the bright, tangy flavors of preserved lemons and aromatic spices. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, served with fluffy couscous or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 400 grams, bone-in, skinless
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Ground ginger - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon stick - 1, broken in half
• Chicken broth - 250 ml
• Preserved lemons - 1, pulp removed, rind sliced
• Green olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped, plus extra for garnish
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a tagine or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot, browning them for about 5 minutes on each side.
5. Sprinkle in the ground cumin, coriander, ginger, and the broken cinnamon stick, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
7. Cover the pot and let it cook gently for about 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
8. Add the preserved lemon slices and green olives, then cook for an additional 10 minutes uncovered to allow the flavors to meld.
9. Stir in the chopped cilantro before serving, and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 530
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 110 mg
• Total Fat: 36 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in healthy fats from olive oil, which can promote heart health.

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