Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Honey

Name: Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Honey
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked couscous; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.75 tsp cumin; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast; 1 can 99% fat-free chicken broth (14 ounce); 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 cup butternut squash; 1 medium turnip; 0.5 cup dried apricot; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 granny smith apple; 3 tbsp dried currants; 1 can chickpeas (14 1/2 ounce); 2 tbsp honey

Chicken, chickpeas and apricot come together in this Moroccan tagine, fragrant with paprika and cumin and simmered on the stove.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Prepare couscous as directed on package. (Some couscous calls for a 1:1 ratio of couscous and water, others 2 parts water to 1 part water.).
2
Combine flour, paprika, corriander, salt, cinnamon and cumin. Dredge the chicken strips in the flour mixture, shaking off and saving the excess coating.
3
Mix the remaining flour into the broth, removing any lumps. In a non-stick large pan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browed, about 5 minutes, Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
5 min
4
Add the broth to the pan along with the squash, turnips and apricots. Bring to a low boil, lower heat a touch and simmer about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
10 min
5
Return the chicken to the pan with the vinegar, apple, currants, chickpeas and honey. Simmer until the chicken os cooked through and the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
5 min
6
To serve, place the couscous onto a large plattter or individual serving bowls. Create a small hollow in the center. Pour the chicken in the center and serve.

Notes and swaps

Allergens: Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.
Swaps: apple cider vinegar: White wine vinegar is alcohol-derived, so this recipe uses apple cider vinegar.