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Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

This Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots is a fragrant and flavorful North African dish featuring tender, slow-cooked chicken thighs in a rich, spiced sauce with dried apricots, almonds, and warming Moroccan spices. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine, but a Dutch oven or heavy pot works just as well. Served with fluffy couscous, it’s a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and aromatic spices.

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots

For the Chicken Tagine
 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
 2 tbsp olive oil
 1 large onion, finely sliced
 3 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tsp ground cumin
 1 tsp ground coriander
 1 tsp ground cinnamon
 ½ tsp ground turmeric
 ½ tsp smoked paprika
 ½ tsp ground ginger
 ½ tsp black pepper
 ½ tsp salt
 1 ½ cups chicken broth (or water)
 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
 ⅓ cup dried apricots, sliced in half
 ⅓ cup almonds, toasted
 1 tbsp honey
 ½ tsp harissa paste (optional, for a spicy kick)
 Juice of 1 lemon
For Garnish and Serving
 ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
 1 tbsp sesame seeds
 Fluffy couscous or warm Moroccan bread
Brown the Chicken
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  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels for a crispy skin.
  2. Heat olive oil in a tagine or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken thighs (skin-side down) for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip and sear the other side for another 3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
Sauté the Aromatics
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  • oftened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, paprika, ginger, and black pepper.

 

  • Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant.
Simmer the Tagine
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  1. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and honey, stirring to combine.
  2. Return the seared chicken thighs to the pot, nestling them into the sauce.
  3. Add the dried apricots, almonds, and harissa paste (if using).
  4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 45-50 minutes, until the chicken is tender and infused with the sauce.
Finish and Serve
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  1. Stir in lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and extra almonds.
  3. Serve hot over fluffy couscous or with warm Moroccan bread.
  4. Enjoy with a glass of mint tea for an authentic Moroccan experience
Pro Tips
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  • For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in spices for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • For a richer sauce, add a tablespoon of butter before serving.
  • For extra sweetness, mix in chopped dates or raisins with the apricots.

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