Chicken tagine with preserved lemon and olives

Ingredients

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• 2 1/2 lb bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup preserved lemon rind, chopped
• 1 cup green olives
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Let’s make it

1. Brown the chicken in oil in a large pan or tagine over medium-high heat for 5 minutes per side.
2. Add onion, garlic, preserved lemon, olives, ginger, turmeric, pepper, salt, and water.
3. Cover and simmer gently 40–45 minutes, turning once, until chicken reaches 74 C/165 F.
4. Uncover and reduce the sauce a few minutes if needed.
5. Finish with cilantro and serve with bread or rice.