Véritable Tajine Poulet Olives
This Moroccan-style chicken tajine is rich in flavors, featuring olives, preserved lemons, and a blend of spices like cumin, turmeric, and ginger.
Portions: 4 people
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: Economical
Equipment
- Tajine pot
- Cocotte
Ingrédients
- 400 g Olives pitted green olives
- 1 whole Chicken cut into pieces
- 2 Onion sliced
- 5 cloves Garlic whole and minced
- 4 tbsp Coriander freshly chopped
- 2 Preserved Lemons cut into quarters
- 1 tsp Spices ginger, cumin, turmeric
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil or Argan oil
- 200 ml Water for simmering
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
- In a tagine or a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions and minced garlic until fragrant and softened.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot to brown for about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add the spices (ginger, turmeric, cumin), lemon juice, water, and the remaining garlic cloves. Stir well.
- Cover the tajine or pot and place it in the oven at 150°C for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven, then add the olives, preserved lemons, and coriander. Stir gently.
- Return the dish to the oven for another 30 minutes at 150°C.
- Serve the tajine hot with steamed couscous or boiled potatoes.
Notes
This dish pairs wonderfully with couscous or potatoes. Feel free to adjust the spices to your preference!