Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots
This Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots is a delightful dish featuring braised chicken thighs cooked with aromatic spices, sweet dried apricots, and a touch of honey, garnished with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro. It's perfect for serving over fluffy couscous, making for a hearty meal.
Steps
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large tagine or heavy pot over medium heat.
- 2
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then sear them in the pot until golden brown on all sides. About 5-7 minutes per side.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- 4
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the ground ginger, cumin, cinnamon, and turmeric, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Add the dried apricots and chicken stock to the pot, stirring to combine.
- 7
Return the chicken thighs to the pot, cover, and simmer on low heat for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Stir in the honey and let it absorb in for another 5 minutes.
- 9
Serve the chicken tagine over cooked couscous and garnish with toasted almonds and chopped cilantro.
