INSTANT POT® APRICOT CHICKEN TAGINE

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This Moroccan chicken classic has been adapted to cook in the Instant Pot®. Most use dried apricots, but I prefer fresh apricots.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     African     North African     Moroccan

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup chopped tomatoes
6 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
1 tablespoon honey
3 ½ ounces cooked Israeli couscous

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
  • Heat vegetable oil in the hot cooker. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in butter.
  • Mix cinnamon and cumin together in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture; set aside. Season chicken thighs with remaining cinnamon and cumin mixture.
  • Place chicken into the Instant Pot® and sear, about 5 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Place apricots into the liquid. Sprinkle chicken thighs with reserved 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cumin mixture. Drizzle honey over chicken thighs. Serve with tomato mixture on top of couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 79.2 mg, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 384.5 mg, Sugar 12.3 g

Khalilur Rahman
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Abiba Sulemmana
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I've made this tagine several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Elize Corneelse
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I made this dish for my family, and they all cleaned their plates. Even my picky kids loved it!


Elizabeth Buabeng
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This tagine is so flavorful and aromatic. I love the way the spices and apricots complement each other.


Luke Krueger
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Arman_ 9x
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I love the fact that this recipe is made in the Instant Pot. It's so convenient and easy to clean up.


leslea burwell
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This was a delicious and easy recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Usmanali Usmanali
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I've made this tagine several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Sagar Raj
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I made this dish for my family, and they all cleaned their plates. Even my picky kids loved it!


GBEMU Kwame Sometimer
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This tagine is so flavorful and aromatic. I love the way the spices and apricots complement each other.


Shemon Mirdha
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I made this dish for a party, and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again for future gatherings.


Vickychops bite Event management
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This was my first time making tagine, and it was so easy! The Instant Pot made it foolproof.


Dithemo Otlaleng
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I love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. The apricots and honey add a nice sweetness, while the spices give it a nice kick.


Andrieth Mora
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Rhonda Breaux
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I've made this tagine a few times now, and it's always a winner. The flavors are amazing, and it's so easy to make in the Instant Pot.


Abduu Maraataa
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This apricot chicken tagine was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served it with couscous and a side of roasted vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.