Prepare an authentic single serving Chicken Tagine with this simple recipe. Enjoy a flavorful Moroccan stew with chicken, spices, and apricots, easily made at home.
In a small mixing bowl toss diced eggplant with ½ teaspoon of kosher salt and transfer to a colander set over a sink. Let the eggplant sit for 10 minutes to strain any excess moisture.
In a 10-inch skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. While the oil is heating, pat the chicken dry and season with ¼ teaspoon of salt. Carefully add to the skillet. Brown chicken on all sides, about 6 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
Add onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
Pat the eggplant dry with a paper towel and add drained eggplant to the pan. Continue to sauté until eggplant is tender and slightly caramelized, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute, stirring often. Add the tomato paste and cook for an additional minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the eggplant, and cook and stir for an additional minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken back into the pan along with the dried apricots.
Reduce heat to medium-low then cover the pan and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fork-tender. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
Serve immediately with couscous, quinoa, or rice.
Notes
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Customization: This Chicken Tagine recipe is versatile. For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken, double up on the eggplant, and swap in vegetable broth. Feel free to get creative by adding other vegetables like butternut squash, zucchini, green beans, or sweet potatoes.
Season to Taste: After cooking, taste and season with extra salt if necessary to ensure a perfectly flavored dish.
Spice Level: If you're sensitive to heat, you can omit the cayenne pepper for a milder version of this Chicken Tagine.
Storage: Keep any leftovers refrigerated and covered for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a bit of water or broth to refresh the flavors and heat on the stove over medium heat.