Moroccan Chicken & Apricot Tagine

🧡 Story

This Moroccan Chicken & Apricot Tagine brings together tender chicken with sweet apricots, almonds, and aromatic Moroccan spices. Low and slow cooking gets it tender and just perfect, a beautiful balance of savory and sweet — ideal for special occasions or holiday entertaining.

• Ingredients :
• 🐓 For the Tagine:
• 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces (or 1kg chicken thighs)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp turmeric
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 250g dried apricots
• 50g blanched almonds, toasted
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 cup water or chicken broth
• Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish)

• 👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
• Heat olive oil in a tagine or deep pan over medium heat.
• Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and softened.
• Rub chicken pieces with spices, then add to the tagine and brown lightly on all sides.
• Add water or broth, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
• Add apricots and honey, continue simmering for another 15 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened.
• Garnish with toasted almonds and chopped parsley before serving.

🍋Tips / Notes

💡 For a richer flavor, soak dried apricots in warm water for 10 minutes before cooking. Serve with Moroccan couscous or warm bread to soak up the sauce.