Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemons

In Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, in batches. Remove to plate.

Drain off fat in pan; cook onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add tomato, all but 2 tbsp (25 mL) of the coriander, ginger, paprika, saffron, cumin, pepper, cinnamon stick and 2 cups (500 mL) water. Return chicken and accumulated juices to pan; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 45 minutes.

Meanwhile, pit olives. In small saucepan of boiling water, blanch olives for 5 minutes; drain. With slotted spoon, remove chicken to platter; cover and keep warm. Add olives and lemons to sauce; boil, uncovered, over medium-high heat until thickened and reduced by one-third, about 12 minutes. Pour over chicken. (Make-ahead: Let cool for 30 minutes; refrigerate until cold. Cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours.) To serve, sprinkle with remaining coriander.