Chicken tagine with pickled lemon and olives

Preparation

Chicken tagine with pickled lemon and olives is a Moroccan preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 75 minutes in total (20 for mise en place and preparation, 55 for cooking). Follow the 8 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.

1. 1

   Mix spices with garlic and 1 tablespoon oil; spread the…

   Mix spices with garlic and 1 tablespoon oil; Spread the chicken and marinate for 30 minutes (or overnight in the refrigerator). Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   • 30 min

   Start 30 min
2. 2

   In a large casserole or tagine

   Heat the remaining oil and brown the chicken on all sides. Booking. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later

   Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later

3. 3

   in the same oil

   Sauté the onion over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until caramelized. Stir frequently so it doesn't stick. The objective is to concentrate aromas, not to accelerate with excessive heat. Watch the exact point indicated; an extra minute can alter the result

   Stir frequently so it doesn't stick. The objective is to concentrate aromas, not to accelerate with excessive heat

   • 15 min

   Start 15 min
4. 4

   Return the chicken to the pot

   Add the broth and bring to a boil. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

5. 5

   Lower the fire

   cover and cook 35 min. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   • 35 min

   Start 35 min
6. 6

   Add the pickled lemon cut into strips and the olives; kitchen 10…

   Add the pickled lemon cut into strips and the olives; cook 10 more minutes. Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   Go slowly and confirm texture, aroma and color before moving to the next step

   • 10 min

   Start 10 min
7. 7

   Adjust the salt (the pickled lemon is already salty)

8. 8

   Serve with fresh chopped cilantro and whole grain couscous or whole grain pita bread

   Serve on a preheated plate or platter if the dish must maintain temperature