MOROCCAN CHICKEN WITH ALMOND COUSCOUS

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I love the combination of spices in Moroccan Cooking, and this is very similar to a dish from my favorite Moroccan restaurant. Out of Cooking Light magazine

Provided by AZRT8871

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 chicken thighs (about 2 pounds,skinned)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups shallots, peeled and quartered
1 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
12 whole pitted dates, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup uncooked couscous
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • To prepare chicken, combine first 9 ingredients in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture. Reserve remaining flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 3 minutes on one side. Turn chicken; remove skillet from heat. Combine reserved flour mixture and shallots; add to skillet. Stir in 1/4 cup broth and dates. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until chicken is done.
  • Remove chicken from skillet. Place skillet over medium heat; stir in 1 cup broth. Cook 1 minute; stir in cilantro. Return chicken to pan. Cover; remove pan from heat.
  • To prepare couscous, combine 3/4 cup broth, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cumin in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; cover and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in almonds. Serve with chicken and sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.2, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 552, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 11.8, Protein 28.6

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