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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Olives

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Chicken braised with saffron, ginger, preserved lemons, and Moroccan olives in a conical tagine pot.

Chicken Stew & Braise Home Cook Friendly N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Preserved lemons provide a fermented, intensely citrus flavor impossible to replicate with fresh. The conical tagine lid condenses steam and returns it to the dish, self-basting.

Key Ingredients

chicken thighs preserved lemons green olives saffron ginger onion cilantro garlic

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