How to Make Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a simple yet flavorful dish to add to your weeknight dinner rotation? Look no further than this Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine recipe. This North African-inspired dish is made with tender chicken, sweet apricots, and a blend of warm spices, creating a delicious and aromatic meal that the whole family will love.

The Instant Pot® makes preparing this dish a breeze, allowing you to achieve the same rich and complex flavors of a traditional tagine in a fraction of...

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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 (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

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

    377 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 79mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 539mg