Olive Chicken Tagine without a Tagine

Recipe by Casa Bena Cuisine

A Moroccan olive chicken tagine, made in a sauté pan and finished in the oven for a crispy skin. Marinated for an hour, simmered with warm spices, green olives and preserved lemon, this flavorful dish is served hot with bread or couscous.

MediumMoroccanServes 4

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Source Video
1h 33m
Prep
1h 2m
Cook
19m
Cleanup
2h 54m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$19.15
Per serving:$4.79

Critical Success Points

  • Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour
  • Brown the chicken properly before the slow cooking
  • 30‑minute slow cooking with the sauce
  • Add the olives and simmer for 10 minutes
  • Finish in the oven at 200°C to achieve a crispy skin

Safety Warnings

  • Handle raw chicken with separate utensils to avoid cross‑contamination.
  • Hot oil can splatter; use a partial lid or a splatter guard.
  • Wear gloves when handling turmeric to avoid staining the skin.
  • The oven is very hot; use oven mitts.

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