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Chicken & Preserved Lemon Tagine is a Moroccan main course recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 4. It calls for 14 ingredients across 6 steps, and is rated medium. A serving works out at around 400 kcal with roughly 23 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, whole 30 and ketogenic.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the diced onions and garlic, cooking gently until the onions soften and turn translucent, about 8-10 minutes. You don't want them to brown, just to sweat.
Meanwhile, in a separate large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken legs for 3-5 minutes per side, until their skin is deeply golden brown. Set the chicken aside for a moment.
Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. The broth should have reduced slightly and thickened.
Stir in the harissa. Turn the chicken pieces over and spoon the rich sauce over them to coat. Continue to simmer uncovered for another 5-10 minutes, letting the sauce thicken further if needed.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 400kcal | 20% |
| Fat | 31g | 44% |
| Carbohydrate | 7g | 3% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Gluten | May contain |
| Soya | May contain |
| Celery |
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| 3g |
| 3% |
| Fibre | 2g | 7% |
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| Protein | 23g | 46% |
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| Sodium | 894mg | 37% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Mustard | May contain |
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| Sulphites | May contain |
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| Crustaceans | Free from |
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| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
