Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 clove garlic; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp turmeric; 2 pinch Salt & black pepper to taste; 1 piece lemon, quartered; 150 g green olives; 1 piece large onion, sliced; 250 ml chicken stock

A classic Moroccan chicken tagine slow-cooked with preserved lemon, green olives, and aromatic spices. Comforting, fragrant, and perfect for family meals.

Published on 1 January 2026

Servings

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

60 mins

Total Time

80 mins

Difficulty

Medium

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Ingredients

1 kg

chicken thighs

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 clove

garlic

1 tsp

ground ginger

1 tsp

paprika

1 tsp

turmeric

2 pinch

Salt & black pepper to taste

1 piece

lemon, quartered

150 g

green olives

1 piece

large onion, sliced

250 ml

chicken stock

Instructions

In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, spices, salt, and pepper. Rub the marinade all over the chicken.

Heat a tagine or heavy pot over medium heat and brown the chicken on both sides.

Add sliced onions and cook until soft and translucent.

Add preserved lemon, olives, and chicken stock.

Cover and simmer gently for 50–60 minutes until the chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning and serve hot with bread or couscous.

ESTIMATED NUTRITION PER SERVING

Nutrition

Calories

420 kcal

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

6 g

Fat

28 g

Nutrition values are estimates and may vary with ingredients and portion sizes.

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