Easy Chicken Tagine

A flavorful chicken tagine with apricots, chickpeas, and spices, simmered to perfection and served with couscous and cooling Greek yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 628.7 kcals 2514.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 39.1 grams 156.4 grams
Fat 28.1 grams 112.2 grams
Protein 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
Fruits
100
g
Dried Apricots
quartered
GrainsCereals
1
portion
Couscous
cooked according to instructions
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
tinned, rinsed, and drained
Liquids
450
ml
Meat
200
g
Chicken Breast
cut into large cubes
600
g
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
2
tbsp
Mint
freshly chopped
2
tbsp
Parsley
freshly chopped
30
g
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
sliced
400
g
Chopped Tomatoes
from a tin

Steps

  • Combine the chicken pieces with harissa paste in a bowl and chill in the fridge for two hours.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a tagine or casserole dish and fry the chicken for 2–3 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken using a slotted spoon and set it aside.
  • Fry the onion for five minutes until soft, then stir in the garlic and spices.
  • Return the chicken to the dish with stock, apricots, and tomatoes.
  • Season with salt and pepper, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for one hour.
  • Stir in the chickpeas after 45 minutes of simmering.
  • Mix in the mint and parsley once cooking is complete.
  • Serve with couscous and yoghurt topped with almonds.