
Recipe
Apricot Chicken Tagine-Style Stew
Chicken thighs simmered with apricots, carrots, warm spices, and chickpeas in a fragrant tagine-style sauce. Gentle heat keeps the meat tender.
- Prep
- 15 minutes
- Cook
- 45 minutes
- Total
- 60 minutes
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Fresh everyday cooking
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Brown chicken in a wide pot with a little oil, then transfer to a plate.
- 2
Cook onion and carrot for 6 minutes, then stir in cumin, ginger, and cinnamon.
- 3
Return chicken and add stock, chickpeas, and apricots.
- 4
Cover and simmer gently for 25 minutes, turning the chicken once.
- 5
Uncover for 8 minutes to reduce the sauce, then rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Keep the simmer gentle so chicken thighs remain tender.
- Taste before salting because stock and chickpeas may already contain salt.