Date Night · Moroccan
Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
A fragrant Moroccan stew that slow cooks chicken with warm spices, dried apricots, and toasted almonds.
Why This Works
The slow simmering process allows the chicken to become incredibly tender, while the blend of warm spices and sweet apricots creates a complex, comforting flavor profile.
The Upgrade
Add a tablespoon of harissa paste along with the garlic and spices for a gentle heat.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueToasting the almonds brings out their nutty flavor and adds a crucial textural contrast to the soft chicken and apricots.
Ingredients
Total time including resting: 40 min
Directions
Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces in batches until lightly browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
5 minAdd the sliced onion to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
7 minAdd the minced garlic, ground ginger, cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 minReturn the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Stir in the halved dried apricots. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
25 minUncover the pot. If the sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few more minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in most of the chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve the tagine hot, garnished with toasted slivered almonds and the remaining herbs.
Wine Pairing
Grenache Blanc
White Wine
The BottleChateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc (Chateau de Beaucastel)
The creamy body and stone-fruit notes of a Grenache Blanc pair flawlessly with the sweetness of the apricots. The wine’s inherent savory complexity matches the warm spices used in the tagine.
Nutrition per Serving
550
calories
40g
protein
30g
carbs
30g
fat
Make It a Complete Meal
Sides the kitchen recommends alongside this dish.
Side Dish
Couscous with Toasted Almonds
Fluffy couscous seasoned with a touch of cinnamon and scattered with almonds reinforces the nutty, sweet elements of the chicken tagine.
Ingredients
Directions
Toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, then set aside.
Bring the stock, butter, salt, and cinnamon to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan.
Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the couscous, and cover tightly with a lid.
Let the couscous steam undisturbed for 5 to 7 minutes.
Fluff the grains gently with a fork to ensure a light, airy texture.
Fold in the toasted almonds and serve immediately.
Side Dish
Harissa Carrots
Roasted carrots tossed with a touch of spicy harissa offer a vibrant, earthy vegetable side that stands up to the sweet fruit of the tagine.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Toss carrots with olive oil, harissa paste, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet.
Arrange carrots in a single layer.
Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve immediately.
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Genuinely can't believe how easy this was for how good it tasted.