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Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint Recipe

Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint

A popular dish from Morocco in North Africa is the Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint Recipe.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Keyword: Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint
Servings: 8 People
Calories: 330 kcal
Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint Recipe

Equipment

  • large tagine or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cups pitted green olives, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

Instructions

  • Gather recipe ingredients
  • Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add the chicken to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  • Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Add the chopped apricots, olives, chicken broth, and honey to the pot and stir to combine.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Stir in the chopped mint and grated ginger and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve the tagine hot, garnished with additional fresh mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

 
Prep all ingredients before starting to cook to make the process smoother.
Use a tagine or Dutch oven to ensure even cooking and to infuse the flavors.
Use a slow cooker to save time and simplify the cooking process.
Use leftover chicken or pre-cooked chicken to save time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 550mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g
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