Chicken Tagine

Instructions

1. 1

   Rub the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon, then rest for 15 minutes.

   15 min

   ⏱15:00Start
2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a wide pot; sear the chicken over high heat for 8 minutes until all surfaces are sealed, then set aside.

   8 min

   ⏱08:00Start
3. 3

   In the same pot, cook the finely chopped onion for 4 minutes until lightly browned; add the crushed garlic and stir for 30 seconds.

   4 min

   ⏱04:30Start
4. 4

   Return the chicken to the pot, add 300 ml hot water, cover, and cook over low heat for 45 minutes.

   45 min

   ⏱45:00Start
5. 5

   Add the chopped preserved lemon and green olives and cook for 7 more minutes, until the sauce thickens and the aromas come together.

   7 min

   ⏱07:00Start
6. 6

   Remove from the heat, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve with warm bread to scoop up the sauce.