Tabil tagine with dried apricots is a mouth-watering dish that combines tender chicken with the sweet and tangy flavor of apricots, all seasoned with a delicious blend of Tunisian spices known as "tabil". This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors that are sure to delight your taste buds. The juicy chicken is marinated in our aromatic spice blend and then slow-cooked to perfection with the tender apricots, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and exotic.
1.5lbschicken piecesboneless *1, cut into 1 inch pieces
Fresh Produce
1onionchopped
2clovesgarlicoptional, chopped
1bunchkaleany type, chopped *2
Dairy
2tbspbutter
Packaged Goods/Staples
1/4cupchopped apricots *3
2tbspoil
salt & pepper
Tabil Culinary Spice Kit
1pouch:Coriander, smoked paprika, caraway, chili, mint leaves
Suggested Sides
Moroccan harcha flatbreadsee recipe link in notes
couscous, bulgur, or farro
boiled potatoes
saladTip: Add 1 tsp of rose water.
Instructions
Marinate
In a BOWL, mix chicken pieces with 2 tbsp oil, Tabil spices, and salt to taste.
Let the chicken marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
Fry & Cook
In a POT, heat 2 tbsp butter and fry onions and optional garlic over low heat until the onions turn slightly brown.
Add chicken and apricots. Fry over medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Add kale, 1/2 cup of water (or broth), and salt & pepper to taste.
Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes or until the meat*1 is tender.
Optionally, thicken the sauce with 1 tsp corn starch or arrowroot powder.
Serve
Serve with your preferred sides.
Optionally, garnish with parsley or mint leaves.
Enjoy!
Notes
(1) Substitute with beef or lamb stew or with 2 lbs bone-in chicken. Adjust cooking time.(2) Substitute with green cabbage or potatoes.(3) Substitute or mix with other dried fruits, for instance, raisins, mango, or prunes.Moroccan harcha flatbread