Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Potatoes and Olives Recipe
The Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Potatoes and Olives Recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish made with tender chicken, golden potatoes, and briny green olives simmered in a fragrant sauce of garlic, turmeric, parsley, and black pepper. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this traditional Moroccan recipe is easy to prepare and pairs beautifully with bread, couscous, or rice.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 lbs), cut into pieces frozen or fresh
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 preserved lemon
- 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup green olives
- 4 cups water
Instructions
- In a traditional tagine or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken, garlic, and spices and saute them for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken turns white.
- Stir in the parsley, preserved lemon and water.
- Put on the lid and cook for 20 minutes over low heat until the chicken is almost done.
- Stir in the potatoes and cook for another 20 minute until the potatoes are almost done.
- Stir in the olives and remove the lid. Let them cook for 5 to 10 minutes over low heat until the water reduces and you get a slightly thick sauce.
- Serve it hot with some Moroccan bread and enjoy!