Quick harissa apricot chicken

Harissa paste does all the heavy lifting in this one-pan chicken dinner, so choosing one that's high-quality and paste-like, rather than thin and watery, is very important--spice levels will vary brand to brand, so taste a bit before cooking if you're sensitive to spice. Apricot preserves balance out the harissa's intensity and provide sweetness and body, while olives add a punchy bite of saltiness. As a nod to its inspiration, Moroccan chicken tagine, ground cinnamon adds a background note of warmth and earthiness.