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Chicken Tagine with Lemon, Dates, and Apricots

Chicken Tagine with Lemon, Dates, and Apricots

Chicken Tagine with Lemon, Dates, and Apricots – serve it with couscous or rice for the perfect family meal.
Course Main
Cuisine Moroccan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 kg – 3 lbs. chicken thighs and legs with bones and skin
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt divided
  • Zest from one lemon grated
  • 4 medjool dates chopped
  • 8 dry apricots chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Preheat a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and the chicken to pan. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side. You may have to cook the chicken in 2 different batches. When the chicken is cooked, keep aside on a plate.
  2. Add the other tbsp of olive oil, onion and 1/4 tsp of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and spices and cook stirring continuously for 2 minutes.
  3. Return the chicken to the pan. Add the stock, dates, apricots, and lemon zest. Cover, lower the heat and cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  4. Add the coriander and sliced almonds, and stir.
  5. Serve with couscous or rice with more coriander and sliced almonds.