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Chicken Tagine with Olives and Lemon
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A delicious chicken tagine, roasted with black olives and lemon juice, for a Moroccan-inspired lunch.
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 40 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 800 g of chicken, cut into pieces
- 200 g of black olives
- 2 lemons, peeled and chopped
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 100 ml of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 100 ml of water
- salt to taste
- 10 mint leaves
- 10 basil leaves
Method
- In a non-stick pot, sauté the onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil.
- Add the chicken and cook for a few minutes until it is golden.
- Add the olives, lemon juice, black pepper, sugar, and water.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 40 minutes, checking occasionally.
- Add the mint and basil leaves and season with salt.
- Serve hot, accompanied by bread or a salad.
The story
Tagine is a traditional Moroccan dish that dates back to ancient times, known for its slow-cooked meat and vegetable stews.
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