Chicken tagine with olives and candied lemon

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

Ingredients

chicken pieces (legs)

pitted green olives

candied lemon

chopped onion

olive oil

ground ginger

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.

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