Chicken Tajine with Honey and Apricots
Via Marie est dans son Assiette - adapted by Isabelle
10 ml (2 tsp.) olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 chicken breasts cut into chunks
15 ml (1 tbsp.) of Ras El-Hanout
15 ml (1 tbsp.) of Harissa Sauce
15 ml (1 tbsp. Tablespoons) honey
100g (1/2 cup) dried apricots
125g (1/2 cup) sliced almonds
125 ml (1/2 cup) white wine or chicken broth
6 carrots cut into chunks
3 chopped celery
15 ml (1 tbsp.) parsley
15 ml (1 tbsp.) fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste
In a large pot, over medium heat, soften the vegetables in oil.
Add chicken and mix well.
Stir in Ras El-Hanout, Harissa sauce, parsley, cilantro and honey.
Add carotts and apricots.
Continue cooking for about 2 minutes
Deglaze with the white wine (or chicken stock).
Cover and simmer about 45 minutes or until chicken is cooked.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serve with cousous and garnish with sliced almonds.
Ras El-Hanout
60 ml (1/4 cup) ground cinnamon
30 ml (2 tbsp) de curcuma
30 ml (2 tbsp.) ground cumin
7 ml (1 1/2 tsp.) ground nutmeg
5 ml (1 1/2 tsp.) ground cardamom
2.5 ml (1 1/2 tsp.) of ground cloves
2.5 ml (1/2 tsp.) pepper flakes
1 ml (1/4 tsp.) ground pepper
Mix all ingredients and pour into an airtight container.
Makes 125 ml (1/2 cup).
Bon Appétit!