Make tagine: Cut out and reserve wings and backbone from chicken. Cut breast in half through bone, then cut off legs and cut to separate into thighs and drumsticks (for a total of 6 serving pieces, not including wings and backbone). Pat chicken pieces dry and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then brown chicken breasts, skin sides down, without turning, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Brown thighs and legs, turning once, 8 to 10 minutes, transferring to plate. Brown wings and backbone in same manner.
Cook shallots in butter with remaining tablespoon oil in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and paprika and cook, stirring, 3 minutes.
Add chicken with any juices from plate, saffron (if using), and 1/2 teaspoon salt to shallot mixture and turn chicken to coat. Add water and bring to a boil, covered, then cook at a bare simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
Turn chicken and add orange preserves, cinnamon stick, thyme, cilantro sprigs, and apricots. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer until chicken is very tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Brown pine nuts while chicken cooks: Heat oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then stir in pine nuts, turmeric, paprika, and cayenne (if using) and cook, stirring frequently, until nuts are lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes (watch carefully; they burn easily). Transfer to a small bowl.
To serve: Transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm, covered. If sauce is not thick, boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced to about 1 cup. Discard herb sprigs, cinnamon stick, wings, and backbone. Stir in chopped cilantro and spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with nuts.
What to drink:Chateau Reynella McLaren Vale Grenache '04

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1148.34 Kcal (4808 kJ)
Calories from fat	712.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	79.21g	122%
Cholesterol	364.76mg	122%
Sodium	295.09mg	12%
Potassium	1272.22mg	27%
Total Carbs	24.75g	8%
Sugars	18.22g	73%
Dietary Fiber	4.35g	17%
Protein	76.4g	153%
Vitamin C	22.1mg	37%
Iron	6mg	33%
Calcium	101.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.77 Kcal (786 kJ)
Calories from fat	116.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.95g	122%
Cholesterol	59.64mg	122%
Sodium	48.25mg	12%
Potassium	208.03mg	27%
Total Carbs	4.05g	8%
Sugars	2.98g	73%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	17%
Protein	12.49g	153%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	37%
Iron	1mg	33%
Calcium	16.6mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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