Easy chicken & chickpea tagine

3 of 5-a-day fibre iron spring

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Ingredients

800g skinless boneless chicken thighs , cut into large chunks

1 tbsp harissa

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion , finely sliced

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground turmeric

500ml chicken stock

400g can chopped tomatoes

100g raisins

400g can chickpeas , drained and rinsed

250g couscous , to serve

small handful mint , leaves only, to serve

Method

Mix the chicken thighs with the harissa in a large bowl and chill, covered, for 20-30 mins.

Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or tagine dish and fry the chicken for 2-3 mins until browned. Remove from the dish and set aside.

Fry the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then stir in the spices. Return the chicken to the dish, together with the stock, tomatoes and raisins. Season, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 mins.

Add the chickpeas to the dish, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 mins until the sauce reduces slightly and thickens. Serve with couscous and a handful of mint leaves on top.