Moroccan Tagine with Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 342.9
  • Total Fat: 10.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 70.2 mg
  • Sodium: 552.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 31.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.7 g
  • Protein: 32.5 g

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Introduction

This is not identical to any single recipe; I blended ideas from 3 different recipes to come up with the version that I thought sounded best. I also simplified some of the preparation and it turned out fine. This is not identical to any single recipe; I blended ideas from 3 different recipes to come up with the version that I thought sounded best. I also simplified some of the preparation and it turned out fine.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    Olive oil spray
    2 T extra virgin olive oil
    2 lbs boneless chicken breast, cut to 1.5 to 2 inch pieces
    1 large yellow onion, chopped
    4 large carrots, chopped
    5-6 cloves garlic, minced or chopped
    2 T Ras el Hanout spice blend
    2 14 oz cans 99% fat free chicken stock
    1 15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzos), drained
    dried apricots - 15 whole or 30 halves, chopped
    1 T honey
    1/3 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Tips

Serve with couscous, rice, or other grain blend.


Directions

Spray dutch oven pot with olive oil spray, then add 2 T extra virgin olive oil. Sear chicken pieces on each side, about 8-10 minutes total. Remove chicken from pan.

In same pan, saute onions, carrots, garlic until starting to soften, about 8 minutes. Add small amount of extra olive oil if needed to prevent sticking or browning. Stir in 2 T Ras el Hanout spices and saute for about 2 minutes more, stirring frequently.

Add chicken stock and apricot pieces and bring to a boil. Add chicken, stir well, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 60-90 minutes.

Stir in drained chickpeas, honey, and most of the sliced almonds. Bring to a rapid simmer. If sauce is too thin for your taste, let some liquid evaporate. Serve with remaining sliced almonds sprinkled on top.

Can use chopped fresh cilantro as a garnish if desired.



Serving Size: makes 8 servings with 4 oz chicken each

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PINGPONG6.