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Djaj Mqualli (Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Olives)

Djaj Mqualli (Chicken with Preserved Lemon & Olives)

Morocco

90Minutes
MediumLevel
4Serves
9Steps
About

The golden, saffron-scented classic of Moroccan home cooking — chicken slow-cooked in a silky onion sauce brightened with tangy preserved lemon and green olives.

Equipment
  • Tagine or heavy pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Small bowl
Ingredients
Chicken, jointed1 whole
Onions, finely sliced3
Garlic, crushed4 cloves
Saffron threadsgood pinch
Ground ginger1 tsp
Turmeric1 tsp
Preserved lemon1
Green olives (Picholine)1 cup
Fresh coriander and parsley1 bunch
Olive oil4 tbsp
Salt and white pepperto taste

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