The Best Moroccan Chicken Tagine Recipe

Ingredients (16)

• 1 to 2 preserved lemons, quartered and seeds removed
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces, skin removed, back discarded or reserved for another use
• 2 large white or yellow onions, finely chopped
• 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small handful fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 small handful fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 teaspoons powdered ginger
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric (or 1/4 teaspoon Moroccan yellow colorant)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled, optional
• 1 teaspoon smen, optional
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ras el hanout, optional
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 handfuls pitted olives (green or red, or mixed)
• 1/4 cup water, approximately, if using a tagine