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Tajine Msir Zeetoon Moroccan Chicken With Lemons Recipe

Experience the vibrant flavors of Morocco with this easy Tajine Msir Zeetoon recipe! Tender chicken thighs and drumsticks simmer in a fragrant sauce of lemons, three types of olives, and warming spices. Perfect for lemon lovers, this dish is surprisingly quick to prepare (only 10 minutes!) and boasts incredible depth of flavor after a short marinade. Adapted from 'The Olive Oil Cookbook' by Marlena Spieler, this recipe is your shortcut to an authentic Moroccan feast.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 443.7 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 4.6 (9 Reviews)
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How to Make Tajine Msir Zeetoon Moroccan Chicken With Lemons

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp paprika, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp turmeric, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp coriander powder, juice of 2 lemons, and 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers. Mix well.
  3. Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes (longer is better!).
  4. Add 2 tbsp all-purpose flour to the marinated chicken and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Transfer the chicken mixture to a baking dish. Add 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1/2 cup pitted green olives, 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, 4 lemon wedges, 2 tbsp olive oil, and 1 cup chicken stock.
  6. Bake uncovered for approximately 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Serve hot with couscous or crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

34g

Carbs

6g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion Casseroles Main Dish Poultry African Oven Moroccan Chicken Dietary Spicy One Dish Meal Low Sodium Low Calorie Low Carb Low In Something Meat Chicken Thighs Legs Whole Chicken Taste Mood Equipment Presentation Served Hot 4 Hours Or Less