MOROCCAN TAGINE OF CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS
This is one of my favorite Moroccan dishes. Many people stay away from making Moroccan tagine dishes because they think you need a tagine pot to cook it in. This isn't so-- a dutch oven (such as a le creuset) works magnificently. The word tagine actually means "stew", so these tagine recipes are a reflection of the cooking method, not the pot. I cooked mine in my le creuset pot, and then served it in my tagine pot. If you've never dabbled in Moroccan cooking before, you must taste this delightfully sweet and savory tagine! Enjoy!
Provided by Sommer Clary
Categories Moroccan
Time 14h45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a shallow non-metallic dish, mix the chicken with the crushed garlic, orange juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, cilantro, mint, cumin and nutmeg. Cover, and let marinate overnight (but give it a stir at least once).
- In a large dutch oven, heat 2 TBS oil over med/ high heat. Halve the onion lengthwise and thinly slice it crosswise. Add the onion and the minced garlic to the pot, and stir until softened and cooked, but not browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add 1 more tablespoon of the oil and add the chicken, reserving the marinade. Brown the chicken in the pot and then add the onions, prunes, apricots and their soaking liquid, marinade, chicken stock and salt (tip: "rinse" the marinade dish with the chicken stock to ensure that all of the spices, etc, make it into the pot).
- Bring to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 2-2 1/2hours. Towards the end, remove the lid from the pot to allow the liquid to evaporate a little.
- Serve warm and sprinkled with sesame seeds, if desired.
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Nikki Dm
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Alibuxh Buxh
[email protected]Overall, I thought this tagine was okay. It wasn't my favorite, but it wasn't bad either.
Neshae Bell
[email protected]The apricots in my tagine were a bit tart. I think I'll use dried apricots next time.
Bibek Shrestha
[email protected]I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try cooking it for a shorter amount of time next time.
Cesar Manilag
[email protected]This tagine was a bit too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less cayenne pepper.
Muhammed Ibrahim
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of apricots, but I loved them in this tagine. They added a nice sweetness to the dish.
Zulqarnain Malik
[email protected]I served this tagine with couscous and it was the perfect meal. The flavors of the tagine and couscous complemented each other perfectly.
Md Noor
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to my tagine, like carrots and potatoes. It made the dish even more hearty and flavorful.
Triniece Williamson
[email protected]This was my first time making a tagine and it turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.
Maitlab MBmb
[email protected]I made this tagine for my family last night and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it!
kaniz Akash
[email protected]This is one of my favorite tagine recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Shauna Chapman
[email protected]The chicken was so tender and flavorful. I also loved the sweet and tangy sauce.
Karina Smith
[email protected]I've made this tagine several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Mohammad Adeel nasservi
[email protected]This tagine was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of chicken, apricots, and spices was divine.