Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium
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A warm, aromatic family dinner inspired by North African flavors, tender chicken braised with sweet apricots, warming spices, and tender root vegetables in a rich, mild sauce that kids and adults love. Serve over fluffy couscous for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch rounds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3/4 cup dried apricots, halved
- 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 3 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups couscous, uncooked, for serving
- 2 1/4 cups water, for couscous
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Working in batches, sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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