Moroccan Chicken

Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds served with Saffron Couscous and Roasted Root Vegetables

Name: Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds served with Saffron Couscous and Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 whole yellow onion; 2 clove garlic; 1 inch ginger; 1 pound carrots; 1 pound sweet potatoes; 0.25 cup cilantro; 1 whole lemon; 1 cup dried apricots; 0.5 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup couscous; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoon honey; 0.25 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder; 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon saffron threads; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

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Tonight, you'll create a vibrant Moroccan Chicken Tagine! First, quickly sauté aromatics, then brown the chicken. Infuse with warm spices like cumin and saffron. Simmer with apricots for 30 minutes. Roast root vegetables at 400°F for 25 minutes. Saffron couscous is your flavorful base. Stir honey and lemon into the tagine. Garnish with almonds and cilantro. Total time: ~1 hour.

Meat, Eggs, & Dairy

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Fresh Produce & Herbs

1 whole yellow onion
1 inch ginger
1 pound carrots
1 pound sweet potatoes
1/4 cup cilantro
1 whole lemon

Seasonings & Spices

2 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Pantry Items

1 cup dried apricots
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup couscous
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup water

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