Moroccan Chicken Tagine
A hearty and aromatic North African stew made with chicken, spices, and dried fruits.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastsboneless and skinless
- β2 tablespoons umami pasteoptional
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β3 cloves garlicminced
- β1 cup dried apricotschopped
- β2 cups chicken brothlow-sodium
- β1 medium roasted red pepperdiced
- β1 teaspoon moroccan spice blendor to taste
- β1/2 teaspoon saltto taste
- β1/4 teaspoon black pepperto taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the umami paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add the apricots, broth, pepper, and spice blend.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to the oven.
- 8
Bake at 375Β°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9
Stir in the roasted red pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 10
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.