Chicken Tagine with Apricots, Almonds and Chickpeas

November 16, 2012 by Kenmore

preparation

preparation time
0 mins

cook time
0

servings
8

calories
951

ingredients

3 pounds chicken legs and thighs

1 yellow onion diced

1 carrot peeled and diced

2 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoons coriander

1 teaspoons cumin

1 teaspoons cinnamon

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup dried couscous

0.5 cup dried apricots roughly chopped

1 tablespoons honey

0.25 cup almonds roughly chopped

2 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons cilantro optional for serving

directions

Step 1

Warm one tablespoon of oil in a large Dutch oven (at least 5 1/2-quarts) or tagine over medium-high heat until the oil flows easily and you can see it shimmering. Sprinkle the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and place as many as will fit into the pan without crowding. Sear for 5 to 8 minutes, flipping once, until both sides are golden brown. Remove to a clean plate and continue searing the rest of the chicken pieces. If necessary, add more oil to keep a thin film on the bottom of the pan. If the oil starts smoking, turn down the heat.

Step 2

Pour off all but a teaspoon of oil and return the pan to medium heat. Saut the onions and carrots with a half teaspoon of salt until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Sprinkle the ginger and spices over top and cook until fragrant, another minute.

Step 3

Stir the chicken stock and apricots into the pan, scraping up any seared bits that might be stuck to the bottom of the pan. Nestle the chicken pieces into the pan; try to fit them in a single layer, but it's ok if some pieces overlap.

Step 4

Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan and cook for 50-60 minutes. The tagine is ready when the chicken registers 165 on an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the meat and when its juices run clear.

Step 5

While the chicken is cooking, prepare the couscous and set aside.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate and tent with foil. Add the honey, almonds, and chickpeas to the pan with the apricots and onions, and increase the heat to medium-high. Bring the stew to a rapid simmer and cook until it has thickened slightly. Taste the sauce and add salt if necessary.

Step 7

To serve, spread the cooked couscous on a serving platter and arrange the chicken pieces on top. Ladle the stew over top, making sure the chicken pieces each get a good coating. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve. Leftover chicken tagine will keep refrigerated for up to a week.

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