Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine

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This Moroccan chicken classic has been adapted to cook in the Instant Pot®. Most use dried apricots, but I prefer fresh apricots.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on September 23, 2022
closeup of a chicken thigh with couscous and fresh apricots in the background
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 large onion, finely sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes

  • 6 fresh apricots, pitted and halved

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 3 ½ ounces cooked Israeli couscous (Optional)

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

  2. Heat vegetable oil in the hot cooker. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in butter.

  3. Mix cinnamon and cumin together in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture; set aside. Season chicken thighs with remaining cinnamon and cumin mixture.

  4. Place chicken into the Instant Pot® and sear, about 5 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  6. Place apricots into the liquid. Sprinkle chicken thighs with reserved 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cumin mixture. Drizzle honey over chicken thighs. Serve with tomato mixture on top of couscous.

Cook's Note:

You can also leave chicken thighs whole if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

377 Calories
15g Fat
36g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 377
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 385mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 51mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 539mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.