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Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint Recipe

Apricot Chicken Tagine with Ginger and Mint

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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
Servings: 8 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 330
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Gather recipe ingredients
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large tagine or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
  4. Add the chicken to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes, until the chicken is browned on all sides.
  5. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and salt to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Add the chopped apricots, olives, chicken broth, and honey to the pot and stir to combine.
  7. 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.
  8. Stir in the chopped mint and grated ginger and let the mixture simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. 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.