Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this savory Chicken Tagine, featuring tender chicken and sweet apricots for a delightful culinary journey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup toasted slivered almonds (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chop the onion and garlic finely.
- In a tagine or heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until soft and translucent.
- Add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown on both sides (4-5 minutes each side).
- Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon stick; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and add dried apricots; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg