Instant Pot Apricot Chicken Tagine Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Apricot Chicken Tagine Recipe). This Moroccan chicken classic has been adapted to cook in the Instant Pot®. Most use dried apricots, but I prefer fresh apricots.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Apricot Chicken Tagine Recipe

Ingredients

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

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Apricot Chicken Tagine Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 377.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.4g 49%

Carbohydrates: 36.1g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4g 16%

Sugars: 12.3g

Fat: 15.1g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4.6g 23%

Cholesterol: 79.2mg 26%

Vitamin A Iu: 1532.7IU 31%

Niacin Equivalents: 11mg 85%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 26%

Vitamin C: 14.1mg 24%

Folate: 29.9mcg 8%

Calcium: 51mg 5%

Iron: 2.1mg 12%

Magnesium: 45.8mg 16%

Potassium: 539.1mg 15%

Sodium: 384.5mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 136.1

*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.