Chicken Thighs with Squash, Yams, and Dried Apricots Recipe

Name: Chicken Thighs with Squash, Yams, and Dried Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (about 12 ounces); 1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes; about 12 ounces); 1 cup dried apricot halves; 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice; 3 cardamom pods; 3 whole cloves

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried thyme
8 skinless boneless chicken thighs
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes; about 12 ounces)
1 cup dried apricot halves
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
3 cardamom pods
3 whole cloves

1
Mix cumin and thyme in small bowl.
2
Sprinkle chicken with spice mixture, then salt and pepper.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add onions; saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
6
Push onion mixture to side of skillet.
7
Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to skillet.
8
Working in batches, add chicken and cook until beginning to brown, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
9
Transfer chicken to bowl after each batch.
10
Return chicken to skillet.
11
Scatter onion mixture, squash, yams, and apricots over chicken.
12
Pour tomatoes with juices over; bring to boil.
13
Stir in cardamom and cloves.
14
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.
15
Uncover and simmer until juices are slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Thighs with Squash, Yams, and Dried Apricots falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Thighs with Squash, Yams, and Dried Apricots

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