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Chicken Tagine with Olives

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Chicken slow-braised with preserved lemon, green olives and saffron. Bright, salty, fragrant. The fast Moroccan tagine — done in 45 minutes.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.28

Approx £5.11 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Chicken Tagine with Olives

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown chicken thighs skin-side down in oil for 6 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2
    In the same pan, soften sliced onions for 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Return chicken with stock, chopped preserved lemon and olives. Bring to a simmer.
  4. 4
    Cover and cook 30 minutes until chicken is cooked and the sauce reduces.
  5. 5
    Top with chopped coriander and parsley. Serve with couscous or flatbread.

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Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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