Chicken tagine with olives and candied lemon

Fragrant and low-carb tagine, combining chicken, green olives and candied lemon, seasoned with hot spices.

Low-Carb Gluten-Free
schedule Prep (min)
25
whatshot Cook (min)
50
timer Total (min)
75
account_circle Servings
4
520 kcal
Par portion
36.0 g
Lipides
38.0 g
Protéines
5.0 g
Glucides nets
Ingredients
chicken pieces (legs) chicken pieces (legs)
pitted green olives pitted green olives
candied lemon candied lemon
chopped onion chopped onion
olive oil olive oil
ground ginger ground ginger
turmeric turmeric
Instructions
  1. In the casserole dish, brown the onion in the oil until transparent, add the spices then the chicken pieces and brown lightly.
  2. Add the olives and preserved lemon, cover with water, reduce the heat and simmer for 40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  3. Correct the seasoning; serve hot with a side of roasted vegetables or a low-carb green salad.
Variants
  • Add orange zest for a sweet-tart note.
Tips
  • Use homemade preserved lemons for a sweeter, less salty taste.
FAQ
Yes, reduce cooking time to 20–25 minutes if necessary.
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