Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Serves 5

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Jun 8, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp coconut or olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 red peppers
  • 8 dried apricots
  • 7-8 skinless & boneless chicken thighs
  • 3 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tins chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tin chickpeas
  • 2 chicken stock cube
  • Pepper
  • Handful fresh coriander/ parsley to serve

Step 1 :

Peel and thinly slice the onion, crush the garlic and cut the pepper into 3cm chunks. Roughly chop the apricots.  On a separate board, cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2 :

Heat the coconut oil on a medium heat in a large saucepan.  Add the onion, garlic and chicken and gently fry for 6-8 mins, stirring regularly until the onion has browned.

Step 3 :

Sprinkle in the spices and cook for 30 seconds continuously stirring.

Step 4 :

Add the pepper, tinned tomatoes, drained chickpeas, apricots and crumbled stock cubes. Season with pepper and bring to a simmer.

Step 5 :

Cover with a lid and cook for 20-25 mins or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 6 :

Serve sprinkled with coriander/ parsley and a portion of cauliflower rice or steamed green beans.