MOROCCAN CHICKEN THIGHS

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My husband and I love Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. This recipe is very flavorful, so it's quickly become one of our favorites. —Susan Mills, Three Rivers, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 24

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Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
SAUCE:
3 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
4 pitted dates, chopped
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
COUSCOUS:
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash ground cumin
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1-1/2 teaspoons slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Set aside 1 teaspoon spice mixture; add flour to remaining mixture and sprinkle over chicken., In a large nonstick skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Remove and keep warm. Add shallots to the pan; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup broth and dates. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to the pan., Cover and simmer until chicken juices run clear, 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine flour with reserved 1 teaspoon spice mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro., For couscous, in a small saucepan, bring the water, broth, salt and cumin to a boil. Stir in couscous. Cover and remove from the heat; let stand until water is absorbed, 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 174mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 57g protein.

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