Moroccan Tagine Of Chicken With Apricots Recipe

Name: Moroccan Tagine Of Chicken With Apricots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3 large garlic cloves, crushed (for marinade); 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 large garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup dried apricot, soaked overnight just covered by water; 1/4 cup prune (that have been quartered); 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 large garlic cloves, crushed (for marinade)
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup dried apricot, soaked overnight just covered by water
1/4 cup prune (that have been quartered)
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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["In a shallow non-metallic dish, mix the chicken with the crushed garlic, orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, cilantro, mint, cumin and nutmeg. Cover, and let marinate overnight (but give it a stir at least once).", "In a large dutch oven, heat 2 TBS oil over med/ high heat. Halve the onion lengthwise and thinly slice it crosswise. Add the onion and the minced garlic to the pot, and stir until softened and cooked, but not browned. Remove from pot and set aside.", "Add 1 more tablespoon of the oil and add the chicken, reserving the marinade. Brown the chicken in the pot and then add the onions, prunes, apricots and their soaking liquid, marinade, chicken stock and salt (tip: ""rinse"" the marinade dish with the chicken stock to ensure that all of the spices, etc, make it into the pot).", "Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 2-2 1/2hours. Towards the end, remove the lid from the pot to allow the liquid to evaporate a little.", "Serve warm and sprinkled with sesame seeds, if desired."]

1104

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, 3 large garlic cloves, crushed (for marinade), 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Tagine Of Chicken With 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.

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Moroccan Tagine Of Chicken With Apricots

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