CHICKEN, DATE AND APRICOT TAGINE

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What a delicious combination of food beginning with the warm spices and the addition of dates and apricots with lemon and chicken. YUM! Your don't have to have a tagine -- this dish can be made in a dutch oven. Recipe is from Cooking Light and is next on my list to try.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 whole chicken (3 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups fat-free chicken broth
1/3 cup dates, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup dried apricot, sliced
2 teaspoons lemon rind, julienned (1 inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup lemon, sections peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
3 cups couscous, cooked (hot)

Steps:

  • Skin and cut chicken into 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 2 breast halves and 2 wings. Reserve chicken wings for another use.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, cook 5 minutes on each side or until browned. Add onion and the next 6 ingredients (onion through garlic) and cook 4 minutes; stirring occasionally. Add broth, dates, apricots, rind, and salt. Bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender. Remove from heat; stir in the parsley, lemon sections and cilantro. Serve over couscous.

Zayakhan22
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Asmir Mohammed
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I've made this tagine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Esmeralda Franco
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This tagine was amazing! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


L L
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Umesh Don
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This tagine was delicious! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Akuro Jonathan
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


Dil H
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


Rosie Murillo
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I've made this tagine several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe.


otoo augusta
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This tagine was amazing! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Taneisha West
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation of recipes.


Lance Fry
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the dates and apricots added a wonderful sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.