Classic Moroccan Chicken Tagine

• Moroccan Spice Blend↗
• teaspoons ground cumin↗2 teaspoons
• teaspoon ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon salt↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon black pepper, coarse ground↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground coriander↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon paprika↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground turmeric↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• teaspoon ground cloves↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon cayenne pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• Tagine
• small brown onions↗2 pieces
• tablespoon olive oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil↗1 tablespoon
• g chicken thigh fillets, diced↗400 g
• g diced tomatoes800
• g chickpeas, drained and rinsed↗800
• ml chicken stock↗200
• lemon↗1⁄2
• cup water↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Finely dice the onions and sauté in a large pot with the spice mix, using the olive oil.

2. 2

   When the onions and spice mix starts to give off a fragrant smell, add in the diced chicken. Fry this off for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the cans tomato, stock, 1 cup of water, chickpeas and the juice of half a lemon.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper and let this simmer for 15 minutes. If it gets to thick too quickly add in more water.