Moroccan Cuisine

Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas

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Chicken thighs and chickpeas braised with warm Moroccan spices and sweet apricots, costed to the penny. A gently spiced one-pot that feeds the family for pennies a bowl.

Prep 15 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.42

Approx £5.68 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Chicken Tagine with Chickpeas

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Brown the chicken thighs in the oil in a large pan for 6-8 minutes until golden, then lift out.
  2. 2
    Soften the chopped onion in the same pan for 5 minutes, then add the crushed garlic, cumin, cinnamon and turmeric and fry for 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Return the chicken and pour in the chopped tomatoes, the crumbled stock cube and 300ml water, then stir in the chopped apricots.
  4. 4
    Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, then add the drained chickpeas and cook uncovered for a further 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Check the chicken is cooked through with no pink meat, adjust the seasoning and serve with couscous.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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