Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives
This aromatic Moroccan tagine features tender chicken braised with a rich blend of spices, tangy preserved lemons, and briny olives. It's a comforting and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for a special dinner or meal prepping.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 1 godz. 20 min
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 549 kcal
Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
- 800 gchicken thigh, bone-in, skin-on
- 1 szt.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 ząbekgarlic, minced
- 2 łyżkaginger, grated
- 1 łyżeczkaturmeric, ground
- 1 łyżeczkacumin, ground
- 1 łyżeczkapaprika, ground
- 0,5 łyżeczkacinnamon, ground
- 0,5 łyżeczkacoriander, ground
- 0,25 łyżeczkasaffron thread, soaked in 2 tbsp hot water(opcjonalnie)
- 1,5 szklankachicken broth
- 0,5 szt.preserved lemon, pulp removed, rind thinly sliced
- 0,5 szklankagreen olive, pitted
- 0,25 szklankafresh cilantro, chopped
- 0,25 szklankafresh parsley, chopped
- 2 łyżkaolive oil
- 0,5 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,25 łyżeczkablack pepper, ground
Sprzęt
measuring spoon · measuring cup · tagine · dutch oven · knife · cutting board
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 1
Pat the chicken thighs dry and season them generously with salt and black pepper.
Około 2 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Około 1 min
- 3
Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and sear for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Searing adds flavor and helps render the fat.
- 4
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Około 7 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, ground turmeric, cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and coriander. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: Be careful not to burn the spices.
- 6
Pour in the chicken broth and the saffron threads (if using) with their soaking liquid, scraping the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
Około 1 min
- 7
Return the chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the liquid and spices.
Około 1 min
- 8
Bring the liquid to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
Około 40 min
Wskazówka kucharza: If using a tagine, ensure the lid is properly sealed to trap steam.
- 9
Stir in the sliced preserved lemon rind and green olives. Continue to cook for another 5-10 minutes, uncovered, to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Około 10 min
- 10
Remove the tagine from the heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and parsley.
Około 1 min
- 11
Serve hot, perhaps with couscous or crusty bread.
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 548,6kcal
- Białko
- 54,4g
- Węglowodany
- 8,7g
- Tłuszcz
- 32,5g
- Błonnik
- 2,4g
- Cukry
- 2,1g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store leftover chicken tagine in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through.