Chicken Tagine with courgettes and Feta
INGREDIENTS(Serves 2)
8 skinless chicken thighs
2 oz feta cheese
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 pickled lemons, quartered
2 courgettes, cut in 2” slices
1 red pepper, cut into strips
½ tsp turmeric or ½ tsp saffron
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp ground ginger
1 pinch of chilli flakes
1 pint chicken stock
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Chopped fresh Coriander
METHOD
Brown the chicken in 2 tbsp of olive oil for 5 minutes on medium heat
Add the onion and soften
Add the garlic and spices.
Sauté for 2-3 minutes
Add the lemons, courgette and pepper
Add the chicken stock
Season
Cook on a medium heat for 30-45 minutes or until the chicken is tender
If the sauce is too thin, strain the liquid into a separate pan and bring it to the boil to reduce.
Return the solids back to the sauce.
Crumble the feta cheese all over and serve immediately.
Plain rice, couscous or simply nan bread to accompany this exotic dish.
