Instant Pot® Apricot Chicken Tagine

This chicken tagine dish uses fresh apricots and has been adapted for the Instant Pot® for a new delicious twist on a Moroccan classic.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 377 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large onion, finely sliced
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
• 6 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
• 3 ½ ounces cooked Israeli couscous (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in the hot cooker. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in butter.

Step 4

Mix cinnamon and cumin together in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture; set aside. Season chicken thighs with remaining cinnamon and cumin mixture.

Step 5

Place chicken into the Instant Pot® and sear, about 5 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Place apricots into the liquid. Sprinkle chicken thighs with reserved 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cumin mixture. Drizzle honey over chicken thighs. Serve with tomato mixture on top of couscous.