Description
Irresistible Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic spices, sweet apricots, and crunchy almonds. This one-pot wonder is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings. Experience a symphony of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground ginger, and cinnamon stick; cook for another minute.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Incorporate sliced carrots, chopped apricots, and chicken broth; scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and top with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg