📅 **Published on 06/02/2025**
👩🍳 **Difficulty**: Easy
⏱️ **Preparation time**: 15 min
🔥 **Cooking time**: 35 min
🍽️ **Servings**: 2 people
💡 **Why this recipe?**
This recipe is perfectly suited to people with Wilson's disease , as it is low in copper and full of flavour. The chicken is a source of lean protein, while the olives and preserved lemon add a balanced Mediterranean touch. This tagine is a great alternative to traditional stews, with gentle cooking that preserves the flavours and tenderness of the meat.
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### **Ingredients**
#### ✅ **For the chicken tagine**
- 2 chicken thighs (or 2 fillets)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- 1/2 preserved lemon cut into small pieces
- 50 g pitted green olives
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of powdered ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
- 250 ml of hot water
- 1 pinch of salt
- White pepper (optional)
- A few sprigs of fresh coriander (optional)
#### ✅ **For the accompaniment**
- 120 g of fine semolina (couscous)
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 200 ml of hot water
- 1 pinch of salt
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### **Preparation**
#### 🍗 **1. Prepare the chicken tagine**
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or tagine over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, then sauté **3 minutes** until translucent.
3. Add the chicken pieces and brown them **5 minutes** on each side.
4. Stir in turmeric, ginger, cumin and salt. Mix well to coat the meat with spices.
5. Pour in the hot water, add the olives and the pieces of preserved lemon.
6. Cover and simmer over low heat for **25 minutes**, stirring occasionally.
#### 🍚 **2. Prepare the semolina**
1. Pour the semolina into a large bowl with a pinch of salt.
2. Add olive oil and mix well.
3. Heat the water, then pour it over the semolina. Cover and let it swell for **5 minutes**.
4. Fluff with a fork to obtain a light texture.
#### 🍽️ **3. Dressage and service**
1. Place the semolina on the plates.
2. Add the chicken pieces and cover with the spiced and lemon sauce.
3. Garnish with fresh coriander (optional) and serve hot.
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### **Compatible accompaniments**
🥗 **Grated Carrot and Lemon Salad**: Mix grated carrots with lemon juice and a touch of cumin.
🥦 **Steamed vegetables**: Zucchini and green beans lightly seasoned with a drizzle of olive oil.
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### **Tips and Alternatives**
✅ **Vegetarian variation**: Replace the chicken with chickpeas and pieces of zucchini.
✅ **Semolina-free alternative**: Serve this dish with basmati rice for another type of accompaniment.
✅ **Adding Flavors**: Add a pinch of sweet paprika to further enhance the flavors.
Enjoy your meal! 🍽️✨