Moroccan Tagine of Chicken with Prunes, Apricots, and Almonds Recipe

Name: Moroccan Tagine of Chicken with Prunes, Apricots, and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 onions, peeled and sliced in thin rings; One 3 1/2-to-4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup pitted prunes; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/2 cup dried apricots; A few saffron strands; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika; 1/2 cup blanched almonds

Servings: persons

1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 onions, peeled and sliced in thin rings
One 3 1/2-to-4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup pitted prunes
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots
A few saffron strands
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon hot paprika
1/2 cup blanched almonds

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or other large, heavy frying pan with a cover.
2
Add the onions, and saute slowly until golden.
3
While the onions are cooking, season the chicken pieces well with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
4
Push aside the onions and tuck the chicken pieces into the pan.
5
Brown them well on all sides.
6
Add the prunes, raisins, and apricots to the chicken pieces, along with the saffron, cumin, and paprika, and a cup of water.
7
Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and most of the liquid has evaporated.
8
(Add more water if necessary.)
9
Just before serving, toast the almonds in the microwave for 3 minutes, and sprinkle them over the chicken.
10
Serve with saffron rice (see page 278).

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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: 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 2 onions, peeled and sliced in thin rings, One 3 1/2-to-4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Tagine of Chicken with Prunes, Apricots, and Almonds 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.

Moroccan Tagine of Chicken with Prunes, Apricots, and Almonds

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