Chicken thighs slow-cook with onion, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, preserved lemon, olives, and almonds.
25 min prep 83 min cook
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Rub the chicken with ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt.
Soften the onions in olive oil for 8 minutes.
Add the chicken and sear for 5 minutes per side.
Add the garlic and 1.5 cups water, then cover.
Cook the chicken over low heat for 55 minutes.
Add the preserved lemon, olives, and almonds and cook for 10 more minutes.
Serve hot with couscous.
💡 Tip: Adding preserved lemon near the end keeps the salt and acidity balanced.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in the tagine dish with couscous, warm bread, and fresh cilantro.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~480
kcal calories
34
g protein
22
g carbs
28
g fat
2.3g
Sugar
4.5g
Fiber
1471.7mg
Sodium
3.2g
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.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
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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