Saucepan
Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Preserved Lemon and Olives
Golden chicken thighs simmered with preserved lemon, green olives, saffron, and warming Moroccan spices in a single saucepan. The bold North African flavours make this a weeknight dish that feels genuinely special.
4.7 (3)
- Prep
- 10min
- Cook
- 25min
- Total
- 35min
- Serves
- 4
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
- 8 bone-in chicken thighs, skin on
- 1 preserved lemon, rind only, finely chopped
- 80g green olives, pitted
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- Good pinch saffron strands
- 300ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Large handful fresh coriander, to serve
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3 reviews
- Samira E.
Proper Moroccan flavours in 35 minutes flat. Incredible recipe.
23 Apr 2026
- William P.
Complex flavours for such a quick dish — the olives and preserved lemon are genius together.
23 Apr 2026
- Amara B.
The preserved lemon and saffron combination is absolutely transporting. Beautiful dish.
23 Apr 2026
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