Entree
Chicken and Dried Fruit Tagine
- Prep-Time 18 Mins
- Cook-Time 15 Mins
- Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sun-Maid Mediterranean Apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup Sun-Maid Pitted Dates, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-1/2 lbs. chicken drumsticks (about 6)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
- 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
- Cooked rice or couscous
Directions
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1
HEAT olive oil in a wide skillet. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning chicken until browned, 6-8 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.
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2
ADD onion, garlic and ginger to pan. Cook on medium heat until softened, 2-3 minutes.
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3
ADD turmeric and cinnamon. Stir until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
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4
RETURN chicken to pan. Add broth, apricots and dates. Bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through (165°F), about 15 minutes. Serve over hot couscous or rice.
