Easy Chicken Tagine-Tajine With Olives and Lemon

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 0
Easy Chicken Tagine-Tajine With Olives and Lemon recipe
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

41 min

Ready In

51 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs skinless chicken breast halves
2 skinless chicken leg quarters ( about 1 pound )
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
3/4 cup whole green olives , pitted
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro , minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
623
Sugar
1g
Fat
34g
This Easy Chicken Tagine-Tajine With Olives and Lemon recipe is a popular dish in Moroccan cuisine. The combination of the spices and ingredients creates a delicious flavor that is unique to the dish. The chicken is cooked in a pot with onions, garlic, and chicken broth along with olives, cinnamon, ginger, lemon, cilantro, and parsley. The dish is served with couscous or rice. This recipe is an easy and healthy way to enjoy chicken with a unique flavor.

Instructions

1.Season chicken with salt and pepper.
2.Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof pot over medium-high heat.
3.Add chicken and onion to the pot and cook until brown, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes.
4.Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
5.Add chicken broth, olives, cinnamon, ginger, lemon rind, lemon juice, cilantro, and parsley into the pot.
6.Cover and bring to a boil.
7.Reduce heat and simmer for 35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
8.Serve hot with couscous or rice.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and does not need many ingredients.

The combination of olives, lemon, and spices gives the chicken a unique flavor.

CONS

This recipe does not have any cons.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and low in calories compared to other meat.
Olives are a good source of healthy fats and antioxidants.
The spices used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

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