This tagine recipe is pretty versatile – you can add in extra vegetables or pop in more chicken if you want a bigger portion. Make a big batch and pop in the freezer so you’ve always got a healthy dinner to hand. This recipe is especially good if you are a little under the weather. The fresh ginger, onion and garlic, along with the spices give your immune system a helping hand. Don’t be put off by the long list of ingredients – it’s super easy and you’ll probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboards.
Ingredient
- Olive oil
- 4 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tsp grated fresh root ginger
- Pinch of turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 400g tin of tomatoes
- 250ml of chicken stock
- A couple of carrots, cut into sticks
- Handful of raisins
- Handful of dried chopped apricots
- Handful of cashew nuts
- Small bunch parsley, roughly chopped
- Cous cous or wholemeal rice to serve
Method:
- Heat the oil in a large pan
- Add the chicken and fry gently until golden
- Add the garlic, onion and ginger and spices and fry for another couple of minutes
- Add chicken stock, tomatoes, honey, carrots, dried fruit and nuts with salt and pepper. Stir well
- Bring to the boil, then simmer for around 30 mins (or longer if you want) until the chicken is tender. Uncover and increase the heat for about 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little.
- Make couscous or wholemeal rice – following instructions on packet
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve. Delicious!