Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with Apricots & Almonds
Instant Pot Moroccan Chicken with Apricots & Almonds is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transports your taste buds to Morocco. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a rich blend of spices, complemented by sweet apricots and crunchy almonds, creating a vibrant dish that’s both comforting and impressive. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the dried apricots and toasting the almonds in a skillet over medium heat until golden.
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté', add olive oil, season chicken with salt and pepper, and brown for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chopped apricots, slivered almonds, ground cumin, honey, cinnamon stick, and chicken broth; mix well.
- Secure the lid and set to 'Manual' mode at high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural release for 5 minutes before venting any remaining steam.
- Serve hot with cooking liquid drizzled over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg