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Persian Chicken Thighs with Apricots and Spiced Almonds delight!

A delightful Persian dish featuring chicken thighs cooked with apricots and spiced almonds, perfect for a flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried apricots halved
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Stir in the cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried apricots. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up, and drizzle with honey.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  8. While the chicken is baking, toast the slivered almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  9. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with toasted almonds and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper or add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  • Serve the chicken over a bed of fluffy couscous or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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