Ingredients
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1
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1
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1/2
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1/2
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1 1/4
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3
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1/4
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1
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1
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1
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4
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5
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5
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1 1/2
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2
Directions
Chicken Tagine With Apricots and Almonds, With flavors of the Moroccan side of the Mediterranean, this spiced chicken dish is sure to please your guests with discriminating tastes , This was excellent made in my tagine The chicken was full of flavor, moist and tender The seasoning mix was dead on point I was going to serve it with couscous but couldn’t find so paired it with rice cooked in chicken broth Top notch recipe Made for Pick A Chef, Spring 2013 , With flavors of the Moroccan side of the Mediterranean, this spiced chicken dish is sure to please your guests with discriminating tastes
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Steps
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1
Done
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Stir Together Ground Cinnamon, Ginger, Turmeric, Pepper, 1 Teaspoon Salt, and 2 Tablespoons Oil in a Large Bowl. Add Chicken and Turn to Coat Well. |
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2
Done
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Heat Butter and 1 Tablespoon Oil in Base of Tagine (or in Large Heave 12 Inch Skillet), Uncovered, Over Moderate Heat Until Hot but not Smoking, Then Brown Half of Chicken, Skin Sides Down, Turning Over Once, 8 to 12 Minutes. Transfer to a Plate. Brown Remaining Chicken in Same Manner, Adding Any Spice Mixture Left in Bowl. |
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3
Done
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Add Onion and Remaining 1/4 Teaspoon Salt to Tagine (or Skillet) and Cook, Uncovered, Stirring Frequently, Until Soft, About 8 Minutes. Add Garlic and Cook, Stirring Occasionally, 3 Minutes. Tie Cilantro and Parsley Into a Bundle With Kitchen String and Add to Tagine Along With 1/2 Cup Water, Chicken, and Any Juices Accumulated on Plate. Reduce Heat and Simmer, Covered, 30 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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While Chicken Cooks, Bring Honey, Remaining Cup Water, Cinnamon Stick, and Apricots to a Boil in a 1- to 2-Quart Heavy Saucepan, Then Reduce Heat and Simmer, Uncovered, Until Apricots Are Very Tender (add More Water If Necessary). Once Apricots Are Tender, Simmer Until Liquid Is Reduced to a Glaze, 10 to 15 Minutes. |
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5
Done
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While Apricots Cook, Heat Remaining 1/4 Cup Oil in a Small Skillet Over Moderate Heat and Cook Almonds, Stirring Occasionally, Until Just Golden, 1 to 2 Minutes. Transfer With a Slotted Spoon to Paper Towels to Drain. |
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6
Done
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Ten Minutes Before Chicken Is Done, Add Apricot Mixture to Tagine. Discard Herbs and Cinnamon Stick, Then Serve Chicken Sprinkled With Almonds on Top. |
