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Apricot & Almond Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs with Steamed Couscous

Tender boneless chicken thighs braised with cinnamon, cumin, and dried apricots over fluffy couscous.

Aromatic North African chicken tagine made weeknight-easy. Boneless skinless chicken thighs simmered with cinnamon, ginger, cumin, and sweet dried apricots, served over fluffy steamed couscous and toasted almonds.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME25 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Apricot & Almond Moroccan Spiced Chicken Thighs with Steamed Couscous
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Recipe Ingredients

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Moroccan Braised Chicken

Couscous & Almonds

Step-by-Step Batch Method

7 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Season chicken thighs with cumin, ginger, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Sear chicken in a deep skillet with olive oil for 4 minutes per side until golden.

  3. 3

    Add broth, garlic, and halved dried apricots. Cover and simmer 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Steam couscous in salted water with a squeeze of lemon juice.

  5. 5

    Divide couscous into four meal prep containers.

  6. 6

    Place braised chicken thighs and tender stewed apricots over couscous.

  7. 7

    Top with toasted almonds and fresh cilantro.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Chicken thighs stay juicy: thighs have more intramuscular moisture than breasts and never dry out in the microwave.
  • Apricot sweetness: apricots soften into sweet morsels that balance warming earthy spices.
  • Freezer meal: chicken and sauce freeze for 3 months; add fresh couscous when thawed.
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