EASY CHICKEN & CHICKPEA TAGINE

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Making a mouthwatering Moroccan-inspired meal doesn't have to be difficult - this no-fuss one-pot dinner is full of flavour

Provided by Chelsie Collins

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

800g skinless boneless chicken thighs , cut into large chunks
1 tbsp harissa
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion , finely sliced
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
500ml chicken stock
400g can chopped tomatoes
100g raisins
400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
250g couscous , to serve
small handful mint , leaves only, to serve

Steps:

Mix the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl and chill, covered, for 20-30 mins.
Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or tagine dish and fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.
Fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the spices. Return the chicken to the dish, together with the stock, tomatoes and raisins. Season, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 mins.
Add the chickpeas to the dish, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Serve with couscous and a handful of mint leaves on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 52 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium