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Aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Name: Aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon paprika; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Juice of 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 3 cups chicken stock; 1 cup dried apricots, halved; 1/2 cup whole almonds, toasted; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; Fresh cilantro leaves; Toasted sesame seeds

This traditional Moroccan chicken tagine is scented with aromatic spices and sweetened with dried apricots, offering a remarkable culinary journey to North Africa.

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·By Troy·July 22, 2025

Aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Marinade

For the Tagine

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 499 kcal
Protein: 25.3 g
Carbs: 29.9 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 4.8 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2996 kcal
Protein: 152 g
Carbs: 179.6 g
Fat: 194.9 g
Fiber: 28.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on	1500	120	0	110	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon ground ginger	17	0.4	4	0.2	0.5
2 teaspoons ground cumin	16	0.8	2.1	0.9	1
2 teaspoons ground coriander	14	0.6	2.7	0.7	1.2
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon	6	0.1	2.1	0	1.2
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.6
4 cloves garlic minced	18	0.8	3.9	0	0.2
Juice of 1 lemon	12	0.2	3.5	0.1	0.3
3 tablespoons olive oil	360	0	0	40.5	0
2 large onions finely sliced	88	2.4	21	0.2	4
3 cups chicken stock	60	6	6	1.2	0
1 cup dried apricots halved	313	3.7	83	0.7	9.5
1/2 cup whole almonds toasted	411	15	15	35.5	8.6
2 tablespoons honey	128	0.1	34	0	0
1 cinnamon stick	4	0.1	1.1	0.1	0.5
2 bay leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh cilantro leaves	1	0	0.1	0	0.1
Toasted sesame seeds	52	1.6	2.2	4.5	1.1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Mix the Marinade
In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients.
2
Season the Chicken
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat it in the marinade.
3
Refrigerate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight for best flavor.
Tip: Allow the spices to infuse thoroughly for the most flavorful tagine.

Preparing the Tagine Base

1
Heat Oil
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large tagine or pot over medium heat.
2
Cook Onions
Add the sliced onions and cook until softened.
3
Add Stock and Apricots
Stir in the chicken stock, apricots, and cinnamon stick, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4
Toast Almonds
Toast the almonds in a dry pan until fragrant, then set aside.
Tip: For a deeper flavor, toast your almonds in advance.

How to Make Aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

1
Sear the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade and sear on all sides until golden brown.
2
Combine Ingredients
Add the seared chicken to the tagine base mixture.
3
Simmer the Tagine
Let the tagine cook slowly on low heat, allowing flavors to meld beautifully.

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Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Mix the Marinade

Season the Chicken

Refrigerate

Preparing the Tagine Base

Heat Oil

Cook Onions

Add Stock and Apricots

Toast Almonds

How to Make Aromatic Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds

Sear the Chicken

Combine Ingredients

Simmer the Tagine

Chef's Tips

Frequently asked questions

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