You don't have to wait for the apricot season to make this apricot chicken because apricot jam is available all year round. Slow-cooked until fork-tender in just three hours this needs only 10 minutes of hands-on while the slow-cooker does the rest.
Season with salt and pepper. Coat well in flour and dust off excess. Set aside
Add 2 tablespoon olive oil to a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottom saute pan and brown the chicken on all sides; 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and keep warm
To the same pan, add the remaining oil and saute onion, garlic, and ginger until onions are translucent
Place chicken in the slow cooker. Top with the sauteed onion mixture.
Add tomato paste and apricot jam to the stock. Combine well then add it to the slow cooker as well.
Next, add in the cranberries and any remaining ingredients. Season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook chicken on low for 4 hours or on high for about 3 hours. The chicken will be soft and tender falling off the bone when forked.
When done garnish with chopped fresh parsley
Stovetop
Alternatively, if you do not want to use a slow-cooker, you can continue to cook on the stovetop in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottom pan over medium-low heat. It will take about 1 to 1 ½ hours. Always ensure you have enough water so the meat has enough moisture to cook. If necessary add ¼ to ½ cup more.
For the Couscous
Place the couscous in a big bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Add oil and mix well so each grain of couscous is coated with oil.
Add the boiling water. Stir well. Cover and let rest covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Then fluff with a fork
Add the cranberry and fresh herbs.
Enjoy
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