MOROCCAN-STYLE CHICKEN SANDWICH

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"At home I don't even want to use a knife and fork," says Nick Johnson of 43 North in Madison, WI. This sandwich, with store-bought rotisserie chicken, obliges.

Provided by Nick Johnson

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup dried currants
2 tablespoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 4-pound cooked rotisserie chicken
1/2 cup (about) chicken stock
2 cups diced cored tomatoes
1 cup chopped pitted green olives
1 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup olive oil plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
Kosher salt
2 cups plain Greek-style yogurt
1/4 cup (or more) harissa
6 flatbreads, such as pita
Ingredient info: Find harissa paste at specialty foods stores.

Steps:

  • Place currants in a small bowl. Pour hot water over to cover by 1". Set aside.
  • Whisk coriander, cardamom, and cinnamon in another small bowl for spice mix. Drain any juices from chicken into a measuring cup. Add enough chicken stock to cup to measure 3/4 cup. Pour into a large bowl. Coarsely shred chicken (discard skin and bones); add to bowl with juices. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons spice mix over; toss to coat.
  • Combine tomatoes, olives, almonds, 1/2 cup oil, and vinegar in a medium bowl. Drain currants; add to tomato relish. Season relish to taste with salt. Add half of relish to chicken mixture. Set remaining relish aside.
  • Whisk yogurt and harissa in another small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and more harissa, if desired.
  • Preheat broiler. Brush flatbreads with oil. Broil until charred in spots, watching closely to prevent burning, 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Arrange chicken mixture, relish, harissa yogurt, and bread on table so your guests can assemble sandwiches.

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