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Medium 1 hr 22 min~520 kcal 8/10
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Fez Chicken Tagine
Chicken thighs slowly cook with ginger, saffron, preserved lemon, olives, and honeyed spices.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 45 min📖 1 min readServes 5~500 kcal🌍 North African🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 85 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h 45 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking1 h 25 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
- 8 adet Chicken thighs
- 2 adet Onion
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Ginger
- 1 tutam Saffron
- 1 adet Preserved lemon
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Green olives
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Honey
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Cumin
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Couscous
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with salt, ginger, cumin, and black pepper.
- 2
Brown the chicken in olive oil for 5 minutes on each side.
10 min10:00 - 3
Soften the onion in the same pot for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add saffron water, honey, and 1 cup of water, then return the chicken.
- 5
Cook the tagine covered over low heat for 50 minutes.
50 min50:00 - 6
Add the preserved lemon and olives and cook for 15 more minutes.
15 min15:00 - 7
Prepare the couscous and serve it with the tagine.
💡 Tip: Adding preserved lemon in the second half keeps its bitterness from overpowering the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in the tagine dish with couscous, mint, and lemon wedges.
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- Protein source
Nutrition (per serving)
~500
kcal calories
36
g protein
38
g carbs
22
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 31%Fat 40%
GI 34 · Low GIGL 13 · Medium GL
5.7g
Sugar
3.5g
Fiber
1275mg
Sodium
3.8g
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.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
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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FAQ
How many servings does Fez Chicken Tagine make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Fez Chicken Tagine take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 85 minutes; 105 minutes in total.Is Fez Chicken Tagine difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Fez Chicken Tagine have?
Approximately 500 kcal per serving. Protein: 36g, carbs: 38g, fat: 22g.Which allergens does Fez Chicken Tagine contain?
This recipe contains Gluten. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Fez Chicken Tagine belong to?
This recipe belongs to North African cuisine.How many ingredients does Fez Chicken Tagine need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Fez Chicken Tagine filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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