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jamie oliver chicken tagine

Jamie Oliver Chicken Tagine
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Jamie Oliver’s Chicken Tagine is a Moroccan-style stew made by simmering chicken with spices, onions, tomatoes, dried fruit, and vegetables. It’s cooked slowly to create a rich, aromatic sauce with tender chicken and deep, layered flavours.

Ingredients

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    • 6 chicken thighs (bone-in, skinless preferred)

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil

    • 1 onion, sliced

    • 2 garlic cloves, minced

    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

    • ½ teaspoon turmeric

    • 1 carrot, sliced

    • 1 courgette, chopped

    • 1 red pepper, chopped

    • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes

    • 1 small handful dried apricots or raisins

    • 300ml chicken stock

    • Juice of ½ lemon

    • Fresh coriander for serving

    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Step 1. Brown the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large pot and sear the chicken thighs until lightly golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.

Step 2. Cook the Aromatics

In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.

Step 3. Add the Spices

Sprinkle in cinnamon, cumin, coriander, paprika, and turmeric. Stir for 30 seconds to release their aroma.

Step 4. Add Vegetables and Fruit

Add the carrot, pepper, courgette, and dried apricots. Stir well to coat them in the spices.

Step 5. Add Chicken Back In

Place the chicken back into the pot, nestling it between the vegetables.

Step 6. Pour in Liquids

Add the chopped tomatoes and chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 7. Simmer Gently

Cover and simmer for 40–45 minutes, until the chicken is tender and the sauce thickens.

Step 8. Finish With Freshness

Stir in lemon juice and top with fresh coriander before serving

Find it online: https://jamieolivereats.uk/chicken-tagine/