Easy chicken tagine

Easy chicken tagine

Simple one-pots are perfect for the busy cook. This chicken tagine is great eaten with cous cous for something a bit more filling

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Low-fat

Counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large, wide pan with a lid, add the chicken, then fry quickly until lightly coloured. Add the onion and ginger, then fry for a further 2 mins.
  2. Add 150ml water, the saffron, honey and carrots, season, then stir well. Bring to the boil, cover tightly, then simmer for 30 mins until the chicken is tender. Uncover and increase the heat for about 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing over.
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Tip: chicken breasts

You can make this dish using 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs. Simply cut them in half and reduce the simmering time to 15 mins.

Per serving

304 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 3g, sugar 12g, salt 0.48 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2008.

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  • 16 February 2011

    AppsUK rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    We added Potatoes, cinnamon, Garlic, vegetable Stock, Tumeric, Garam Masala which made it much more delicious and yummy!!!Would Recommend and make it again!

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  • 17 February 2011

    alilama rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Very very bland. NOT for the moderate-experienced cook. needed to add so much additional seasonings. simply Awful!

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  • 11 March 2011

    mollymango rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I added lots of extra spices, a red pepper and ground almonds and it was beautifully tender and had lots of subtle flavours. It went down a treat with my boyfriends family, who were all unenthusiastic at the idea of chicken tagine. They've all now changed their mind :D

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  • 25 March 2011

    EdwardWP commented on this recipe

    I added a handful of Pitted dates. Not as sweet as Raisins considering honey is already in the dish. I Also added 150 ml of my home made chicken stock, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1 tsp cumin to make the dish more Moroccan. This recipe is divine and so easy. After I browned the chicken in frying pan I transferred the lot to my Emile Henry Tagine for the simmering and served it in the tagine at the table. My guests were impressed.

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  • 25 May 2011

    Kristina rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This recipe is beautiful! I've made it so many times and it's one of mine and my boyfriend's favourites. I've also tweaked the recipe a bit - I find that adding some cumin and chicken stock rather than water (also a little more than specified in the recipe for more of that delicious sauce) really makes it lovely. Also I add some La Kama spice mix which makes it so authentic, and it's not so hard to find these days either. Yum!

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  • 02 June 2011

    Nikki Downs rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Good to use as a base but to add a bit more flavour (and use up what I had the fridge!) I used passata instead of water, and added cumin, butternut squash and dried apricots. Really nice, although I think it would have lacked flavour without the extra additions.

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  • 11 June 2011

    Eleanor rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I added loads more ginger, 3 cloves of garlic, garam masala, cumin and cinnamon and more honey than the recipe stated. Also added sugar snap peas and a bit of cornflour. Was very yummy but nothing spectacular!

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  • 21 June 2011

    Anita commented on this recipe

    My husband loved this and i found it really easy to make.

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  • 17 August 2011

    Jane commented on this recipe

    I read others comments and used chicken breasts, added stock not water and also cumin. It looked better than it tasted. It was OK but won't make it again. Husband not keen either.

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  • 30 August 2011

    Uliana rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very good recipe! Easy, healthy, lots of flavour! Added some cumin and some garlic. Served with brown rice. Will definitely make it again!

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  • 14 October 2011

    Sally rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    This is a great crowd pleaser, made it for entertaining with adults and with the kids. I added cinnamon and cumin which added to the flavour. I make it with half chicken breast and half thigh. Served with lemon couscous and a bowl of salad makes for easy entertaining.

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  • 08 November 2011

    EileenD commented on this recipe

    Delicious- i couldnt find tumeric in shop so i used paprika instead I also added potatoes and sweetcorn at very end, filling meal.

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  • 08 November 2011

    EileenD rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Delicious- i couldnt find tumeric in shop so i used paprika instead I also added potatoes and sweetcorn at very end, filling meal.

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  • 20 November 2011

    mswood rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very nice but needs tweaking. Rubbed the chicken with ground cumin and turmeric, added garlic, chilli flakes and chicken stock into the pan after frying the chicken and served with brown rice. Very nice and spicy.

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  • 02 January 2012

    clodaghmartin rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great Meal. Added harissa paste for an extra kick. Really nice. Will be making again.

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  • 17 January 2012

    Alibops rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    I made this with chicken breast and veg stock and ate it with rice, was so nice and filling and EASY :)

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  • 24 January 2012

    Pinkerton rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    A little sweet for me so would use less honey next time. Also added cumin and cinnamon which really added to the flavour.

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  • 01 February 2012

    markymarkymark rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    thought this would be very dull , but turned out to be rather pleasant

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  • 12 February 2012

    Joan Beresford commented on this recipe

    this recipe went down well with the family, I kept to the recipe,my daughter was visiting with young grandsons,they loved it,my stock went up no end with this dish, will definitely do this one again.,

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  • 22 February 2012

    yummy rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    Tasty

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 40 mins

Low-fat

Counts as 1 of 5-a-day

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304 kcalories, protein 39g, carbohydrate 14g, fat 11 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 3g, sugar 12g, salt 0.48 g

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