Chicken and Apricot Tagine
A hearty, aromatic stew from Morocco, slow-cooked in a clay pot with chicken, apricots, and spices.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds chicken thighsbone-in, skin-on
- β2 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 cup dried apricotschopped
- β2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- β2 tablespoons olive oil
- β1 teaspoon cumin
- β1 teaspoon coriander
- β1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- β1/2 teaspoon salt
- β1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large clay or ceramic pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, 8 minutes.
- 3
Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- 4
Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 minutes.
- 5
Add apricots, broth, and chicken; bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, 25-30 minutes.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro, if desired.