Chicken & Olive Moroccan Tagine

🧡 Story

This Chicken & Olive Moroccan Tagine is a fragrant and flavorful meal with slow-cooked chicken and green olives, preserved lemon, and Moroccan spice blend. Traditionally cooked in a tagine, it’s wonderful for family dinners and celebration parties.

• Ingredients :
• 🐓 For the Tagine:
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 1kg chicken thighs)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 onions, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• 1 preserved lemon, quartered
• 150g green olives, rinsed
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Heat olive oil in a tagine or heavy pan over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and garlic until soft and fragrant.
• Rub chicken pieces with spices, then add to the tagine and brown lightly on all sides.
• Add water or broth, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
• Add olives and preserved lemon, continue cooking for another 15 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is aromatic.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

🍋 Tips / Notes

💡 For extra flavor, marinate chicken with spices and lemon for a few hours before cooking. Serve with Moroccan bread or couscous to soak up the delicious sauce.