Moroccan Tagine Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Olives brings warm North African-inspired flavour to an approachable home-cooked meal. Our Moroccan Tagine Spice Blend creates aromatic depth without needing a cupboard full of separate spices.

🥣 Ingredients

• 700g chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Moroccan Tagine Spice Blend
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 400ml chicken stock
• 1 preserved lemon, rind sliced
• 100g green olives
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh coriander

🍳 How to Make It

1. Brown the chicken in the oil, then transfer to a plate.
2. Soften the onion for 7 minutes. Add the garlic and seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
3. Return the chicken and add the stock. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
4. Add the preserved lemon and olives. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes until the sauce reduces.
5. Scatter with coriander and serve with cous cous.

⏱️ Timings

Prep: 15 minutes · Cook: 55 minutes · Serves: 4

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with fluffy cous cous, warm flatbread or a fresh herb salad. Cool and refrigerate suitable leftovers promptly.

✨ Why This Recipe Works

The blend brings warm, savoury spice while the vegetables, herbs and lemon keep the finished dish balanced and inviting.

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Make this recipe with our Moroccan Tagine Spice Blend.

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