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Moroccan Chicken with Israeli Couscous

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"Great flavors! Easy to prep and execute. Don''t overcook the chicken, as I did. Be sure to remove it after 30 minutes of simmering. Prep the Israeli couscous per brand directions; add butter, s/p to taste and toss. "

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Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Ingredients

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1 tsCinnamon; 5 mL
3 tbOlive oil; 45 mL
salt and pepper; to taste
TO FINISH;
1/2 tsSaffron threads; crushed
1 Onion; finely chopped
1 tbSesame seeds; toasted 15 mL
1 tbfresh ginger root; Chopped
1/4 tsCayenne; 1 mL
1 cnPlum tomatoes with juices
2 Chickens; cut up, skin on or off
Salt and pepper
1 tbLemon juice; 15 mL
1/4 cCilantro leaves; 50 mL
1/4 cHoney; 50 mL
3 garlic; finely chopped
GARNISH;
1 tsCumin; 5 mL

Moroccan Chicken with Israeli Couscous Preparation

Heat oil in a large deep skillet. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown well. Remove from skillet. Discard all but 2 tbsp/25 mL fat from pan. Add onions, garlic and ginger. Cook until tender. Add cumin, saffron, cinnamon and cayenne. Cook 30 seconds. Add tomatoes, breaking them up with a spoon. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Combine with sauce. Cover and simmer gently 30 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and keep warm. Add honey, lemon, salt and pepper to tomatoes in pan. Cook, reducing juices, stirring often, uncovered, until thick. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with sesame and cilantro. Cook 3 cups/750 mL Israeli couscous in a large pot of boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Drain well and toss with 2 tbsp/25 mL butter or garlic olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the chicken. NOTES : Makes 6 servings

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Great flavors! Easy to prep and execute. Don''t overcook the chicken, as I did. Be sure to remove it after 30 minutes of simmering. Prep the Israeli couscous per brand directions; add butter, s/p to taste and toss.
3 years, 3 days, 13 hours, 26 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Stern1
  2. Chicken
  3. Cilantro
  4. Sesame
  5. Olive oil
  6. Onion
  7. Garlic
  8. Tomato
  9. Ginger
  10. Lemon
  11. Dinner
  12. Summer
  13. Light

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