For 4-6 portions. Although assembling the ingredients is a little fiddly, the chicken does not need to be browned first. Use a tajine or a casserole with well-sealing lid; one can use foil as well as lid.
4-6 | Chicken portions, eg thighs or breast pieces |
4 | Shallots, sliced, or 2 onions |
2 |
Shallots, finely chopped, or an onion |
1 can | Tomatoes, or 16 fresh |
2½oz | Dried apricots |
A few sprigs fresh parsely, optional | |
1 | Clove garlic, crushed, optional |
2-4fl oz | Olive oil |
2 Tbsp | Honey |
3 tsp | Ground spices |
Salt and pepper to taste |
Serve with couscous. The couscous can be made more interesting by adding small pieces of red and/or green bell pepper, ½oz slivered almonds, and raisins.
If you reduce the oil, maybe use all the juice from a can of chopped tomatoes.
Another recipe suggested 5oz apricots, and one large onion.
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