Chicken Tagine

INGREDIENTS (Serves 4)

8 skinless chicken thighs
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 chili 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
Strain the liquid into a separate pan and bring it to the boil to reduce it to a thick sauce
Return the solids back to the sauce.
Coat the pieces and serve immediately. 
Plain rice, couscous or simply nan bread to accompany this exotic dish