Tajine de Poulet with olives and preserved lemons

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Tajine de Poulet aux Olives et Citron

Name: Tajine de Poulet aux Olives et Citron
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks), bone-in; 1 cup green olives, pitted; 2 preserved lemons, pulp discarded, rind sliced; 1 onion, grated; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground ginger; 0.5 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 3 tbsp olive oil; 0.5 cup chicken broth; 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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1 hr 10 min4380 cal

By Chef Marco Deluca·Red Seal Certified Chef|May 8, 2024

Tajine de Poulet is a fragrant Moroccan chicken stew slow-cooked with preserved lemons, green olives, saffron, and warming spices. The combination of salty preserved lemon, briny olives, and aromatic ras el hanout creates a flavour profile that is utterly unique and addictive. You don't need a traditional tagine pot — a Dutch oven works perfectly.

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👨‍🍳Chef's Notes

Season Generously

“Most home cooks under-season their chicken. I use about 1 teaspoon of kosher salt per pound of chicken, applied at least 30 minutes before cooking for the deepest flavour penetration.”

Nutrition Per Serving

380

Calories

34g

Protein

20g

Fat

14g

Carbs

Fiber3g

Sugar4g

Sodium640mg

Reviews

4.9 / 5 (367 reviews)

Tyler S.

Dec 13, 2025

Really good! I added a bit more seasoning but otherwise perfect.

Michelle F.

Jun 21, 2025

Absolutely delicious! The whole family devoured it.

Sophie Z.

Sep 20, 2025

The flavours are incredible. Restaurant quality at home!

Recipe at a Glance

Prep:

15 min

Cook:

55 min

Total:

1 hr 10 min

Servings:

Difficulty:

Medium

Pro Tips

1Preserved lemons are essential — regular lemon is not a substitute.
2Soaking saffron in warm water releases its colour and flavour.
3The sauce should be thick and glossy, not watery — reduce uncovered if needed.

Variations

Add dried apricots for a sweet-savory version.
Use chicken breast for leaner protein.
Add chickpeas for extra heartiness.

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Chef Marco Deluca

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Marco is a Red Seal certified chef with over 15 years of professional kitchen experience across Canada. After training at George Brown College in Toronto and working in acclaimed restaurants from Vancouver to Montreal, he founded ChickenRecipes.ca to share his expertise with home cooks. Marco specializes in making restaurant-quality chicken dishes accessible for everyday Canadian kitchens.

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