How to Make Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemon and Olives
"This is the traditional method of preparing Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives in a clay or ceramic tagine...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
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2 large white or yellow onions, very finely chopped
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one small handful of fresh cilantro, chopped*
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one small handful of fresh parsley, chopped*
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2 or 3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped or pressed
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2 teaspoons ginger
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1 teaspoon pepper
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1 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Moroccan yellow colorant)
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled (optional)
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1 teaspoon smen (Moroccan preserved butter - optional)
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2 handfuls green or red olives, or mixed
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1 or 2preserved lemons, quartered and seeds removed
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/4 cup water, approximately
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