Moroccan Chicken Tagine With Apricots: A Sweet And Savory Stew
A classic Moroccan dish that balances sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken, aromatic spices, and sweet dried apricots slow-cooked in a traditional tagine or Dutch oven. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- Tagine or Dutch oven
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or drumsticks bone-in, skin-on preferred
- 1 cup dried apricots unsulfured preferred
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup honey
- to taste salt and pepper
- for garnish fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
- optional toasted almonds for garnish
- optional lemon juice or preserved lemon for brightness
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and a light dusting of paprika. Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, and paprika. Toast spices for 30 seconds to release their aroma.
- Return chicken to the pot. Add dried apricots, chicken broth, and honey. Stir gently to combine.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 45–60 minutes, until chicken is tender and flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice or preserved lemon if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley and toasted almonds. Serve hot with couscous or flatbread.
Notes
For extra depth, marinate chicken in the spice blend for 1 hour before cooking. Adjust honey for desired sweetness. Serve with couscous, flatbread, or a Moroccan carrot salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg
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