Mediterranean Chicken Tagine

This recipe combines grilled vegetables in a chicken curry cooked on slow heat to make a wholesome dish.

Ingredients:

6 chicken thighs, skinned
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp coarse pepper powder
1 red pepper, chopped
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1 Aubergine, chopped
1 clove of garlic
1 courgette, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 red onion chopped
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tbsp red lentil
Juice of half a lemon
Freshly chopped parsley
Salt & pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. Marinate the chicken with garlic powder, pepper, cumin, turmeric and paprika, season well. Leave aside for 15-30 mins.

2. In a baking tray, mix together chopped carrot, peppers, onion, Aubergine, courgette, tomatoes and whole garlic clove with olive oil and season. Grill this until veg is tender.

3. In a saucepan heat olive oil, add the chicken , lightly fry.

4. Add the cinnamon stick , lentil and grilled vegetables. Add half cup water, cover and let it simmer on low heat.

5. Add lemon juice and taste for seasoning. Cook until the gravy is thick and all ingredients are cooked.

6. Mix the chopped parsley and serve with couscous salad.