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Slow Sunday sunshine

Preserved lemon chicken tagine

Tender chicken, olives and saffron with the electric lift of preserved lemon.

Time
95 min
Serves
6
Level
Medium
Preserved lemon chicken tagine

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg chicken pieces
  • 2 preserved lemons
  • 150 g green olives
  • 2 onions
  • Saffron, ginger and turmeric
  • Coriander and parsley

MAKE IT

Method

  1. 01Marinate chicken with spices, herbs and a little olive oil.
  2. 02Soften onions, then brown the chicken lightly.
  3. 03Add water, cover and simmer gently for one hour.
  4. 04Add olives and lemon rind for the final 15 minutes.