Preparation
Combining so many wonderful herbs and spices together, try making this tagine a day ahead to let the flavours develop. Plus, you can swap the chicken for a tin of chickpeas and a handful of chopped apricots, remove the honey and use vegetable stock to make this dish vegan.
1. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and fry the onion for 5 minutes until soft. Add the carrots, pepper and garlic and cook for 3 minutes, then mix in the spices and oregano.
2. Add the chicken, chopped tomatoes and water and bring to a simmer. Season well and stir through the honey, gently simmering for 45 minutes until cooked through and flavoursome.
3. Make the couscous just before serving. Place in a bowl and pour over the hot stock. Cover with clingfilm and leave for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and mix through the lemon and herbs.
