Spicy Chicken tagine w/apricots,rosemary and ginger

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion finely chopped
3 fresh sprigs rosemary,(1 finely chopped 2 with whole leaves)
1 1/2 inch ginger root peeled,finely chopped .
2 fresh red chiles de seeded and chopped
1-2-cinnamon sticks
5 oz dried apricots
2 Tbsp fine honey
2 cups chopped tomato (pome brand) less sodium
sea salt and freshly ground pepper (1/4 tsp each or to taste0
1 small bunchf resh basil leaves

add 2 tbsp oil to large cooking pan, add onion ginger chopped rosemary and chopped chiles,sautee until soft,
add the chicken and brown on all sidesadd rosemary leaves and cinnamon sticks. Toss in the apricots with the
honey,then stir in the tomatoes and add water if needed to cover apricots,toss in the whole garlic cloves,
Reduce heat cover and simmer until chicken is done
35-40 minutes.
season with salt and pepper .shred larger basil leaves , leave smaller ones whole,sprinkle over dish and serve
with pasta , rice or couscous.

Serving Size: makes 8 sevings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user INGMARIE.