Chicken tagine with vegetables
Nutrition per serving
A fragrant, slow-cooked tagine in which tender chicken soaks up mild spices and vegetables. High in protein and vegetables, it is a sociable, balanced dish that fills the kitchen with delicious aromas.
Preparation: 20 min | Cooking: 40 min | Servings: 4 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 420 kcal · 43 g protein · 17 g carbohydrate · 18 g fat
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 carrots
- 2 courgettes
- 1 onion
- 1 tin of chickpeas
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- Brown the chicken and set aside. Fry the onion and spices.
- Add the carrots, a little water and the chicken. Leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the courgettes and chickpeas and continue for 15 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning and serve with couscous.
Nutritional benefits
The chicken provides filling lean protein, the chickpeas provide plant protein and fibre, and the variety of vegetables brings vitamins and antioxidants. The spices (cumin, cinnamon) add flavour without calories and can help digestion. A complete, balanced dish that is naturally gluten-free.
Variations and substitutions
- With lean lamb, or a vegetarian version (chickpeas only).
- With dried apricots for a sweet and savoury touch.
- More vegetables: turnip, pumpkin, aubergine.
- Spiced up with ras el hanout.
Storage and making ahead
Best reheated the next day. Keeps for 3 days and freezes well. Perfect for batch cooking.
💡 Good to know
Long, gentle cooking tenderises the chicken and develops the flavours: don’t rush the simmering.
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Foods in this recipe: chicken thighs · carrots · courgettes · onion · chickpeas.
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