Description
Delight in the rich flavors of Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots—a perfect blend of savory chicken and sweet apricots, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- Bone-in chicken thighs
- Sweet onions
- Fresh garlic
- Ground cinnamon
- Cumin
- Dried apricots
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Toasted almonds
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping onions and garlic, and measuring out spices.
- In a large tagine or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in cinnamon and cumin for about 30 seconds before adding chicken thighs, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Pour in chicken broth and add dried apricots. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Let it simmer for 40-50 minutes until the chicken is fork-tender and flavors meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in spices. Customize the dish by replacing apricots with figs or raisins, or adding olives for extra texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently.