Moroccan Chicken and Apricot Tagine
"This easy, classic Moroccan dish features a sweet and savory combination of stewed chicken and dried apricots poached in a cinnamon and honey syrup...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken, cut into four or eight pieces
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2 medium onions, grated
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3 to 4 cloves of garlic, pressed or finely chopped
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3/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/4 teaspoon ginger
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1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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1/4 teaspoon Ras el Hanout (optional)
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1/2 teaspoon turmeric
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1 or 2 small 3" pieces of cinnamon stick
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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A small handful of cilantro sprigs tied into a bouquet
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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3/4 cup water
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1 cup dried apricots
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3 tablespoons sugar or honey (I use a mix)
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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A handful of fried almonds (optional)
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1 to 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)
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