Dinner

Chicken tagine with olives

Tender chicken is simmered in a fragrant Moroccan spiced sauce and tossed with salty olives to create this tasty tagine. Serve your dish with a side of nutty almond couscous for an authentic weekend dinner.
Chicken tagine with olivesWoman's Day
6
15M
1H 10M
1H 25M

Ingredients

Almond couscous

Method

1.Heat a large, heavy-based saucepan on high. Spray with oil. Cook chicken, in two batches, 2-3 minutes each side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
2.In same pan, saute onion and garlic 4-5 minutes, until tender. Add spices. Cook, stirring, 1 minute, until aromatic.
3.Return chicken to pan. Add stock and saffron. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
4.Stir olives through and simmer, uncovered, further 15 minutes, until liquid has reduced slightly. Season to taste.
5.To make coucous: combine couscous with boiling water. Set aside 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add flaked almonds, olive oil and preserved lemon.
6.Just before serving, stir spinach and coriander through. Serve with almond couscous.

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