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Chicken Tagine with Preserved Lemons and Apricots

This vibrant Chicken Tagine combines preserved lemons and sweet apricots to create a healthy and flavorful Moroccan dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Moroccan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 whole whole chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 preserved lemons, cut into quarters
  • 150 g dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 400 ml chicken broth
  • for garnish Fresh cilantro or parsley

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large tajine or pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Add the garlic, ground ginger, cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chicken pieces and brown them on all sides.
  5. Stir in the preserved lemons and dried apricots.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
  8. Serve with couscous or bread.

Notes

This Chicken Tagine can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to three months. For a healthier version, use skinless chicken breasts. For a low-carb option, serve over cauliflower rice instead of couscous.