Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with Apricots & Almonds
Delve into a flavorful culinary adventure with Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with Apricots & Almonds. This easy one-pot dish combines succulent chicken thighs with sweet, chewy apricots and crunchy almonds, all enveloped in aromatic spices like cumin and cinnamon. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe provides a delightful taste of Moroccan cuisine that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (toasted)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add a splash of oil and sauté the onions until golden brown (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper; add them to the pot and brown on both sides for about 3 minutes each.
- Stir in ground cumin and add the cinnamon stick along with chopped apricots; mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and drizzle honey over the mixture. Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes.
- After cooking, carefully perform a quick release of steam. Remove the lid and sprinkle toasted almonds over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 330g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping apricots with dried figs or adding chickpeas for extra protein. Letting the dish rest after cooking enhances its flavors.