

Chicken tagine with preserved lemons & olives
SERVINGS
4
PREP TIME
20 mins
COOK TIME
50 mins
Ingredients
8 boneless chicken thighs
8 small potatoes, washed
2 cups boiling water
Saffron, to taste
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Kémia sliced preserved lemons
Kémia Tazilla olives
Instructions
- Combine saffron and boiling water.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and cook sliced onion until golden.
- Stir in garlic and bell pepper. Cook until tender, stirring frequently.
- Add the chicken thighs, stir to coat, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour in the water with saffron and add potatoes. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for half an hour. Stir occasionally.
- Add olives and sliced lemons, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve and enjoy.
Additional Tips
- You can replace parsley by or add cilantro or chives.
- Serve with cooked rice, couscous, or fresh salad.
- Be sure to check with a toothpick if the potatoes are tender before serving.