One great thing about having my in-laws visit is that I always pick up a few delicious Middle Eastern-style recipes that taste like I’ve spent hours cooking them, but are actually quite simple.
This Moroccan Apricot Chicken Recipe is just that. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and unbelievably moist and juicy. It’s rubbed in a combination of spices, seared, and then braised to perfection in the most delicious sauce. And it’s all done in one pot (you know I love those one-pot meals)!
This chicken turns out perfect EVERY time I cook it, and it’s become a staple for dinner parties or big family dinners. Serve over rice or couscous, along with some roasted veggies or salad for a complete meal. Enjoy!
Moroccan Apricot Chicken Recipe
With the flavors of a scrumptious chicken tagine, this dish will melt in your mouth. The most tender, moist chicken you can imagine braised in a beautifully simple sauce that’s wonderfully flavorful.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- 1 lb chicken drumsticks
- 1 medium red onion - thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic - minced
- ⅓ cup dried apricots
- 1 cup fat free chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp cardamom
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp tumeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- ¼ cup cilantro - chopped
- ¼ cup parsley - chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, turmeric, paprika, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Add in the chicken pieces and toss well to coat.
- Mist a large pot or Dutch oven with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Add chicken (in batches so as not to crowd the pan), and brown on all sides (about 4- 5 minutes per side). Remove cooked chicken and set aside.
- Add onion and some salt and cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic, cilantro, and parsley to the pot. Then add broth, honey, apricots, chicken, and any juices accumulated on the plate. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Moroccan Apricot Chicken Recipe
Serving Size
0.167 (1/6th) of pot
Amount per Serving
Calories
296
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Carbohydrates
15
g
5
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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1 Comment
Do you have the Smart Points Value for this recipe? It looks amazing!!!!