Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Meat & Poultry Recipes Healthy Chicken Recipes Healthy Chicken Thigh Recipes Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Olives 4.7 (3) 3 Reviews This healthy chicken stew is full of warming, spicy flavor thanks to ras el hanout, an aromatic Moroccan spice blend. You can find it in well-stocked grocery stores--or substitute 1/2 tsp. each ground cumin and ginger and 1/4 tsp. each ground cinnamon, coriander and allspice. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Instagram Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD, is EatingWell's former test kitchen & editorial operations manager. During her time at EatingWell, Breana oversaw the development, production and nutrition analysis of 500-plus recipes per year and helped manage day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly. Breana has a master's degree in public health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu London, a Wine Spirit & Education Trust-trained sommelier and a registered dietitian. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 6, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High Fiber Low Added Sugars Low-Calorie Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt, divided 1 large onion, chopped 1 lemon, zested and juiced, divided 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon tomato paste 2 teaspoons ras el hanout 2 cups unsalted chicken broth 1 (15 ounce) can can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed ½ cup chopped dried apricots ½ cup pitted green olives, halved ½ cup toasted slivered almonds, divided Fresh cilantro for garnish Directions Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a clean plate. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and onion to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any browned bits, until the onion is soft and lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Stir in lemon zest, garlic, ginger, tomato paste and ras el hanout. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, chickpeas, apricots, olives, 1/4 cup almonds and the chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve topped with the remaining 1/4 cup almonds and cilantro, if desired. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 344 Calories 17g Fat 27g Carbs 22g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 344 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 11g Protein 22g 43% Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 50mg 17% Vitamin A 627IU 13% Vitamin C 8mg 9% Folate 17mcg 4% Sodium 473mg 21% Calcium 89mg 7% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 67mg 16% Potassium 579mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved