Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine
Description
This chicken tagine dish uses fresh apricots and has been adapted for the Instant Pot® for a new delicious twist on a Moroccan classic.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 large onion, finely sliced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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6 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
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1 tablespoon honey
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3 1/2 ounces cooked Israeli couscous
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.