Moroccan Chicken Tagine
A traditional North African stew made with chicken, spices, and dried fruits, cooked to perfection in a clay pot.
Ingredients
- β1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless thighs ChickenCut into 8 pieces
- β2 tablespoons MoroccanGround spice blend
- β1 teaspoon piquantGround chili pepper
- β1 teaspoon perfumedGround cinnamon
- β1 tagineTradition clay cooking pot or Dutch oven
- β2 tablespoons Olive oilFor cooking
- β1 medium OnionChopped
- β3 cloves GarlicMinced
- β1 cup Dried apricotsChopped
- β2 cups Chicken brothLow-sodium
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in the tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Add Moroccan spice blend, piquant, and perfumed spices. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add dried apricots, chicken broth, and bring to a boil.
- 7
Cover the pot and transfer to the oven. Cook at 300Β°F (150Β°C) for 30 minutes.
- 8
Remove the pot from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs, if desired.