Moroccan Chicken Tagine – 90-Minute Recipe
This Moroccan chicken tagine bursts with bright citrus, aromatic herbs, and a fiery kick from harissa and saffron. Tender thighs and drumsticks simmer in a fragrant sauce of preserved lemons, parsley, cilantro, and a blend of Moroccan spices, finishing with green olives and a splash of lemon juice.
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Ingredients
- 2 whole preserved lemons
- 1 cup parsley
- 1 cup cilantro
- Moroccan spice blend
- a pinch saffron
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp harissa
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 4 pieces chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup green olives
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Chop the preserved lemons.
- 2Combine the chopped parsley and cilantro with the Moroccan spice blend.
- 3In a bowl, mix olive oil, harissa, the steeped saffron water, the chopped preserved lemons, the herb‑spice mixture, and a pinch of salt to form a red‑colored marinade.
- 4Coat the chicken thighs and drumsticks with the marinade, ensuring each piece is well covered. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 5Heat a tagine pot (or a regular pot with a lid) over medium heat, adding a splash of olive oil.
- 6Add the sliced onion and sauté until translucent, then add the marinated chicken pieces and stir to coat with the sauce.
- 7Cover and cook for 10 minutes on high heat until the surface begins to bubble.
- 8Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 9Uncover for the last 10 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate, then stir in the green olives and lemon juice.
- 10Cook for an additional 10 minutes, then remove from heat and serve hot.
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Marinate the chicken
Let the coated chicken sit for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Sauté onion first
Cook the sliced onion until translucent before adding the marinated chicken.
Uncover to reduce liquid
Remove the lid for the last 10 minutes of simmering to let some liquid evaporate.
Add olives and lemon juice at the end
Stir in green olives and lemon juice, then cook an additional 10 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons?
- About 1 hour 30 minutes in total: 30 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons recipe come from?
- It was shared by thegoldenbalance on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.