- 1/2 tsp saffron threads, crushed
- 250ml/9fl oz chicken stock, warmed
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 onions, chopped
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 free-range chicken, jointed
- 1 tsp black peppercorns, crushed
- 6 small preserved lemons, quartered, or 2 larger ones, chopped (these are available from many supermarkets or specialist delis)
- 100g/3.5oz mixed olives (green is traditional)
- good handful coriander leaves, chopped
- good handful flatleaf parsley, chopped
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Add the saffron threads to the stock to infuse.
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Meanwhile, in a tagine or heavy-bottomed lidded casserole, heat the olive oil and fry the onions until soft. Add the ginger, cumin and garlic and cook gently for a couple of minutes.
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Add the chicken and stir to coat with the onion and spices. Sprinkle in the crushed peppercorns and add the lemons and saffron-infused stock.
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Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on a very gentle heat for about one hour, or until the chicken is falling apart.
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Add the olives and continue to simmer for another ten minutes. Add the chopped coriander and parsley just before serving.
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Serve with potatoes, crusty bread or rice and a green salad.
Serves 6 – taken from Hairybikers.com (Si King and Dave Myers)
nb – we did this with vegetable stock and Quorn Chicken Fillets, and as I am not that keen on green olives we just used black.
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