North African Quick Tagine-Style Chicken |
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes Cook Time: 23 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cubed tender cuts of lamb or diced eggplant or tofu may be substituted for the chicken in this dish. Rachel Ray Ingredients:
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan |
4 garlic cloves, smashed beneath the flat of your knife with the heel of your hand, discard skins |
1 1/2-1 3/4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large bite-size pieces |
1 1/2 teaspoons montreal chicken seasoning (recommended ( montreal seasoning by mccormick) or 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper (coarse salt and coarse pepper) |
1 large yellow onion, quartered and sliced |
10 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup golden raisin |
2 cups low sodium chicken broth, available in paper containers on soup aisle |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin |
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika, eyeball it |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, eyeball it |
1/2 teaspoon turmeric, eyeball it |
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, a couple pinches |
1 1/2 cups chicken stock |
1 1/2 cups couscous |
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, eyeball it |
2 scallions, finely chopped |
chopped cilantro leaves or flat leaf parsley |
finely chopped scallion |
mango chutney, any variety and brand (available on the condiment or international food aisles) |
Directions:
1. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, in a slow stream, and add smashed garlic. Season the chicken with seasoning blend. Scatter chicken around the pan in an even layer. Cook chicken pieces 2 minutes on each side to brown, then add the onions, prunes, raisins and stock. Mix spices in a small dish and scatter over the pot. Cover and reduce to moderate heat. Cook 7 or 8 minutes, remove the lid and stir.
2. To prepare the couscous, bring chicken stock to a boil. Add couscous, extra-virgin olive oil and scallions and remove the couscous from the stove immediately. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff the couscous with a fork.
3. Uncover chicken and cook another 2 to 3 minutes to thicken slightly. Adjust the seasoning, to taste, and serve chicken on a bed of couscous. Garnish with chopped cilantro and scallions. Serve with chutney.
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