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Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 large onion, finely sliced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, grated
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 cup chopped tomatoes
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6 fresh apricots, pitted and halved
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1 tablespoon honey
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3 ½ ounces cooked Israeli couscous (Optional)
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.
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Heat vegetable oil in the hot cooker. Add onion and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in butter.
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Mix cinnamon and cumin together in a small bowl. Reserve 1 teaspoon of the mixture; set aside. Season chicken thighs with remaining cinnamon and cumin mixture.
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Place chicken into the Instant Pot® and sear, about 5 minutes per side. Pour in chicken broth and tomatoes. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
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Place apricots into the liquid. Sprinkle chicken thighs with reserved 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cumin mixture. Drizzle honey over chicken thighs. Serve with tomato mixture on top of couscous.
Cook's Note:
You can also leave chicken thighs whole if you'd like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
377 | Calories |
15g | Fat |
36g | Carbs |
24g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 377 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 15g | 19% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
Sodium 385mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 36g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 12g | |
Protein 24g | 49% |
Vitamin C 14mg | 16% |
Calcium 51mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 12% |
Potassium 539mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.