MOROCCAN CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS & TOASTED ALMONDS – A Perfectly Comforting Dish!
A comforting and aromatic Moroccan chicken dish with apricots and toasted almonds, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup dried apricots
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or tagine over medium heat. Sear chicken thighs until golden on both sides, then set aside.
- In the same pan, add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and all the spices, stirring until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Add dried apricots and pour in the broth. Season with salt.
- Cover and simmer on low for 35–40 minutes, until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Top with toasted almonds and chopped herbs just before serving.
Notes
- Pair with fluffy couscous, quinoa, or warm flatbread.
- Add a side of herbed yogurt or cucumber salad for freshness.
- Great for meal prep — gets even better the next day.
- For a quicker version, use boneless thighs.
- Add a touch of lemon juice before serving for brightness.
- For a vegan version, use chickpeas and root veggies instead of chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g