04/04/2026
Moroccan tagine is one of the most famous dishes in Morocco, and it comes in many varieties (with meat, chicken, fish, or vegetables). I will give you a recipe for chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemon, which is the most popular version.
🥘 Ingredients:
1 chicken, cut into pieces
2 large onions, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt + black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Saffron (optional)
Preserved lemon, cut into pieces
Green or black olives
Chopped coriander and parsley
🍳 Preparation Method:
In a tagine dish or a regular pot, add the onions, garlic, and olive oil.
Add the spices: ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper, and saffron.
Add the chicken pieces and mix well so they absorb the spices.
Add a little water, then cover the tagine.
Let it cook on low heat for 40 to 60 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
Near the end of cooking, add the preserved lemon and olives.
Let it cook for another 10 minutes so the flavors blend well.
Finally, sprinkle chopped coriander and parsley and serve hot.
🍽️ Tip:
It is best served with Moroccan bread while it is still hot.