Chicken thighs cook slowly with olives, preserved lemon, almonds, and warm spices.
20 min prep 65 min cook
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Rub the chicken thighs with spices and salt.
Soften the onions in the base of the tagine for 6 minutes.
Add the chicken and briefly sear both sides.
Add olives, preserved lemon, and a little hot water.
Cook covered for 50-55 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Sprinkle with almonds and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Using preserved lemon sparingly keeps the salt in the sauce balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with couscous or flatbread.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~540
kcal calories
36
g protein
18
g carbs
36
g fat
3.3g
Sugar
4.6g
Fiber
1555.9mg
Sodium
4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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