SPICY CHICKEN TAGINE WITH APRICOTS, ROSEMARY, AND GINGER

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From the book Tagine: Spicy Stews from Morocco. This tagine is both fruity and spicy, though not too hot. The ginger and rosemary give a wonderful aroma! It can be made with chicken pieces, (I use boneless skinless breasts) pheasant or duck. Serves well with a buttery couscous and a leafy salad.

Provided by Amber Dawn

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 onion, finely chopped
3 sprigs rosemary, 1 finely chopped, the other 2 cut in half
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
2 red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
2 cinnamon sticks
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup dried apricot
2 tablespoons honey
1 (14 ounce) can plum tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can whole tomatoes, with their juice
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 tablespoons fresh basil, shredded

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in a tagine or heavy-based casserole dish.
  • Stir in ginger, onion, chopped rosemary, and chilies and sauté until the onion begins to soften.
  • Stir in halved rosemary sprigs and the cinnamon sticks.
  • Add chicken and brown on both sides.
  • Toss in the apricots and honey.
  • Stir in plum tomatoes with their juice.
  • Add a little water if necessary to ensure there is enough to cover the base of the tagine and submerge the apricots.
  • Bring liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  • Cover with a lid and cook gently for 35 - 40 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle shredded basil over chicken.
  • Serve immediately.

Wyatt Nunlee
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This tagine is a must-try for anyone who loves Moroccan food. It's flavorful, aromatic, and easy to make.


Ayodeji Oyeyemi
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This tagine is a great make-ahead meal. I simply cook it in the morning and then reheat it for dinner.


Magdy Alsaed
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I love the combination of flavors in this tagine. The sweetness of the apricots and the spiciness of the ginger complement each other perfectly.


M uzair Awan
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This tagine is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I simply shredded the chicken and added it to the pot with the other ingredients.


Sunethra Priyangani
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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 flavorful, and the sauce is rich and delicious.


Chilly Way
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This tagine is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it cook.


Smart Boss
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I made this tagine for my friends who are vegetarians, and they loved it! I simply omitted the chicken and added more vegetables.


Urboi eddy69
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I followed the recipe exactly and the tagine turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked through and the apricots were still slightly firm.


Maurice Okpewho
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This is my new favorite tagine recipe! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and aromatic.


Bulalang Ailyn
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I made this tagine for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chicken, apricots, and rosemary.


hamidullah hayder
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This tagine was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the apricots and rosemary added a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.