Merguez Chicken With Chick Peas

Mac

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

North Africa

A spice mix often found in sausages, this French/Tunisian spice mix is warm and hearty with a fennel undertone. A great spice that lends itself to stews and casseroles.

Merguez Chicken With Chick Peas

Ingredients

  • 600g chicken breast strips
  • 1 medium carrot - peeled and sliced
  • 1 medium onion - diced
  • 2 tsp Spicemasters Merguez mix
  • ½ tin chickpeas – drained
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tin chopped tomatoes
  • 2 sprigs mint – chopped

Directions

  1. Prepare your ingredients.

  2. Mix the Merguez spice mix with 2 tablespoons of water in a bowl. Add the chicken breasts and mix well. Leave to marinate in the fridge for at least one hour.

  3. Add the oil to a pan over a medium heat.

  4. Fry the onion and carrot for 1 minute. Add the chicken and continue to fry for another 4 to 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.

  5. Add the chickpeas, chopped mint and tomatoes. Bring to the boil.

  6. Once boiling turn down the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  7. Serve and enjoy.  This dish goes well with couscous.

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