Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Apricots & Olives

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.

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 medium 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

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