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Entree

Chicken and Dried Fruit Tagine

  • Prep-Time 18 Mins
  • Cook-Time 15 Mins
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Sun-Maid Mediterranean Apricots, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Maid Pitted Dates, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1-1/2 lbs. chicken drumsticks (about 6)
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
  • 3/4 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • Cooked rice or couscous

Directions

  • 1

    HEAT olive oil in a wide skillet. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook, turning chicken until browned, 6-8 minutes; remove from pan and set aside.

  • 2

    ADD onion, garlic and ginger to pan. Cook on medium heat until softened, 2-3 minutes.

  • 3

    ADD turmeric and cinnamon. Stir until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

  • 4

    RETURN chicken to pan. Add broth, apricots and dates. Bring to a simmer; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is cooked through (165°F), about 15 minutes. Serve over hot couscous or rice.