So I got back from an
amazing trip. Add Morocco to your list! Oh my gawd, what a place, what a trip!
And as is customary to hear from anyone who’s got back from
Morocco–the food there is ridiculously delicious! I. Can’t. Even. begin to
explain!
I had this delicious chicken, olive, and preserved lemon tagine
and the taste has been in my mouth ever since. Naturally, I decided to try and
give it a go at home and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised with the
outcome and so was the hubsters!

Here’s what you need
for this recipe:
1- 2 Chicken breasts
2- 1 preserved lemon
3- 1 sliced onion
4- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
5- 1 cup of pitted green olives
6- Ras al Hanout spice which consists of:
powdered cumin, cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric.
7- A drizzle of olive oil
8- A cup of water
9- A handful of almonds
10- Chopped parsley
How to cook it:
1- Put some olive oil in a skillet, and sautee
the chicken for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown
2- Add the onions and garlic to the chicken
and sweat out for another 5 minutes
3- Add the spices and cook out for 2 minutes
4- Add the cup of water, cover, and let simmer
for 30 minutes until chicken is tender
5- Toast the almonds in a separate skillet
with some olive oil
6- Top the chicken with the chopped parsley
and toasted almonds
7- Serve on fresh cous-cous or brown rice
8- Enjoy!
This recipe was an
absolute winner in my house. I think you should give it a go!