MILLION-DOLLAR SALSA CHICKEN

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This recipe is a Pillsbury Bake-Off winner from 1997. I make it with chicken or pork. You can substitute many ingredients, but don't change out the spices - they're what make this dish unique. It's a great party dish.

Provided by Jan Norris

Categories     Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c hot cooked couscous or rice
1 Tbsp oil
1/4 c coarsely chopped almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
8 chicken thighs, skin removed
1 c salsa
1/4 c water
2 Tbsp dried currants or raisins
1 Tbsp honey
3/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Cook coulscous as directed on package. Keep warm
  • 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in lare skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add almonds, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • 3. Add garlic and chicken to skillet; cook 4 to 5 minutes until chicken is browned, turning once.
  • 4. In a small bowl, combine salsa and all remaining ingredients; mix well. Add to chicken. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 20 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring occasionally.
  • 5. Stir in almonds; serve chicken and juices over couscous.
  • 6. Notes: For flavorful couscous, cook it in chicken or vegetable stock instead of water. Substitutes: Use pork chunks instead of chicken, use prunes, apricots, dates or figs as the dried fruits. Use pine nuts instead of almonds if desired.

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